94 is a good run. I think his Top Gun performance was underrated. When you look back at it, he pretty much stole every scene he was in. Really showed what an actor like him can do with a well-written part.
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thisisaskewMar 29, 2026
+3
Yeah, I feel like it's crazy that I had no idea what his name was but as soon as I read top gun and then saw this pic, I could *immediately* imagine his seasons in Top Gun which I haven't seen in, I don't know, 30 years?
I had to kinda double-take with my memory because he seemed like an older dude in that movie so I was surprised he'd even still be alive here.
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Guilty_Cattle_5165Mar 29, 2026
+1
He was great in Top Gun.
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tnypissdkumquatMar 29, 2026
+20
Principle Strickland
He also played the sarge in masters of the universe and scored a hottie at the end 🤣
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nobadhotdogMar 29, 2026
+29
He always played the part that could only be played by him. God I loved his character in BTTF
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theknyteMar 29, 2026
+8
Don't forget Masters of The Universe!
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Fit-Let8175Mar 29, 2026
+2
Agreed. Couldn't see anyone else in those parts.
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MrKrazybonesMar 29, 2026
+10
Nooo Principal Strickland
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cardboardunderwearMar 29, 2026
+7
"Did he ever have hair?"
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wiseoldfoxMar 29, 2026
+2
Born that way.
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fullmoon63Mar 29, 2026
+4
Man had one of the most iconic ‘authority figure’ faces in movies. RIP.
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Md__86Mar 29, 2026
+6
Now he's flying a cargo plane full of rubber dog shit in heaven
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ozpapaMar 29, 2026
+2
He died? What a slacker! Joking aside, wished we saw more roles from him.
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