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. Because of his , frame, Longo was often chosen for roles that depict him as an imposing giant with freakish strength, and sub-standard intelligence, such as Mad Dog in the 1980s comedy/drama '' 1st and Ten'' where he was a

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for the fictional football team, the California Bulls. Mad Dog was paired with fellow linebacker Dr. Death, played by actor

Donald Gibb Donald Richard Gibb (born August 4, 1954) is an American actor, best known for his roles as the hulking, dimwitted fraternity brother Ogre in several installments of the ''Revenge of the Nerds'' film series, as Kumite fighter Ray Jackson in '' B ...

who has had a career playing similar roles as Longo. He also appeared in '' Suburban Commando'' starring

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as a bounty hunter alongside

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.

Death

Longo died in his sleep at his home in

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on June 21, 2015 at the age of 53 after a long battle with congestive heart failure and kidney issues. He was survived by his daughters Chloe Longo and Danielle Schramm, his stepdaughter Alexis Dejoria, and his wife of 23 years, Jamie Briggs.

Filmography

*1981: '' Tarzan, the Ape Man'' as Stunts (uncredited) *1982: ''

Pink Motel ''Pink Motel'' is a 1982 American sex comedy film. Premise A couple who own a cheap hotel (Phyllis Diller and Slim Pickens, in his final role) must deal with the various eccentric people who rent their rooms. The ''New York Times ''The N ...

'' as Mark *1983: ''The Vals'' as Mike, Fraternity President *1984: ''

Splash Splash or Splash! or The Splash may refer to: Common meanings * Splash (fluid mechanics), sudden disturbances on the surface of water Entertainment * ''Splash'' (film), a 1984 fantasy film starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah ** ''Splash, Too'' ...

'' as Augie *1984: ''

Sixteen Candles ''Sixteen Candles'' is a 1984 American coming-of-age comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. Written and directed by John Hughes in his directorial debut, it was the first in a string of films Hughes ...

'' as 'Rock' *1985: '' Fletch'' as Detective #1 *1985: '' Stitches'' as Student Jock *1987: '' Winners Take All'' as 'Bear' Nolan *1987: ''

In the Mood "In the Mood" is a popular big band-era jazz standard recorded by American bandleader Glenn Miller. "In the Mood" is based on the composition "Tar Paper Stomp" by Wingy Manone. The first recording under the name "In the Mood" was released by E ...

'' as Carlo, Judy's Husband *1988: ''

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw ''Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw'' is a 1988 American animated musical adventure film based on the Tonka toy line and the Hanna-Barbera television series of the same name, which aired around the same time. It was directed by Pierre D ...

'' as Big Paw (voice) *1988: ''

Illegally Yours ''Illegally Yours'' is a 1988 American comedy film set in St. Augustine, Florida where a series of comic mishaps take place involving a blackmailer, a corpse, an incriminating audiotape, an innocent woman who accidentally picks up the tape, and ...

'' as Konrat *1988: ''

Feds ''Feds'' is a 1988 American comedy film written and directed by Dan Goldberg, and starring Rebecca De Mornay and Mary Gross. The plot follows two women, the ex-Marine Ellie and Bryn Mawr graduate Janis, who aim to become FBI Agents and enroll ...

'' as Sailor *1989: '' Bloodhounds of Broadway'' as 'Crunch' Sweeney *1989: '' Let It Ride'' as Simpson *1989: ''

Worth Winning ''Worth Winning'' is a 1989 romantic comedy film directed by Will Mackenzie and starring Mark Harmon, Madeleine Stowe and Lesley Ann Warren. It was written by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott, based on the novel by Dan Lewandowski. Plot Tay ...

'' as Terry Childs *1989: ''

Think Big In their most common sense, the terms thought and thinking refer to conscious cognitive processes that can happen independently of sensory stimulation. Their most paradigmatic forms are judging, reasoning, concept formation, problem solving, an ...

'' as Supervisor *1990: ''

Mr. Destiny ''Mr. Destiny'' is a 1990 American fantasy comedy film starring James Belushi. Other actors in this film included Linda Hamilton, Michael Caine, Jon Lovitz, Courteney Cox, Jay O. Sanders and Rene Russo. It is heavily inspired by the 194 ...

'' as Huge Guy *1991: ''

The Marrying Man ''The Marrying Man'' (known as ''Too Hot to Handle'' in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Philippines) is a 1991 American romantic comedy film, directed by Jerry Rees, written by Neil Simon, and starring Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. The f ...

'' as Sam *1991: '' Suburban Commando'' as 'Knuckles' *1991: ''The Art of Dying'' as Victor *1991: ''

The Last Boy Scout ''The Last Boy Scout'' is a 1991 American buddy action comedy film directed by Tony Scott, written by Shane Black, and produced by Joel Silver. The film stars Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham, Taylor Negron and Daniel ...

'' as Ray 'Big Ray' Walton *1992: ''

Unlawful Entry Trespass is an area of tort law broadly divided into three groups: trespass to the person, trespass to chattels, and trespass to land. Trespass to the person historically involved six separate trespasses: threats, assault, battery, wounding ...

'' as Angelo 'Big Angelo' *1992: '' Rapid Fire'' as Brunner Gazzi *1993: ''Remote '' as Louis *1993: ''Prehysteria!'' as Louis *1994: '' Angels in the Outfield'' as Triscuitt Messmer *1995: ''

Houseguest ''Houseguest'' is a 1995 American comedy film starring Sinbad and Phil Hartman and directed by Randall Miller, released to cinemas in the United States on January 6, 1995. Plot Kevin Franklin is an inner city Pittsburgh native; raised in an o ...

'' as Joey Gasperini *1996: ''

Eraser An eraser (also known as a rubber in some Commonwealth countries, including South Africa from the material first used) is an article of stationery that is used for removing marks from paper or skin (e.g. parchment or vellum). Erasers have ...

'' as Mike 'Little Mike' *1996: ''Big Packages'' as Phil *1997: ''Living in Peril'' as Truck Driver *1997: ''Family Matters'' as Butterball *2000: ''

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas ''The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas'' (also known as ''The Flintstones 2'' or ''The Flintstones 2: Viva Rock Vegas'' in a working title) is a 2000 American romantic comedy film directed by Brian Levant, written by Jim Cash, Harry Elfont, Debor ...

'' as Rocko 'Big Rocko' *2001: ''Road to Redemption'' as Vincent, The Enforcer *2001: '' Lloyd'' Coach *2001: ''

Mulholland Drive Mulholland Drive is a street and road in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. It is named after pioneering Los Angeles civil engineer William Mulholland. The western rural portion in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties is nam ...

'' as Kenny *2001: ''Hard Luck'' as Bobby *2002: ''Fangs'' as Louis *2002: ''

Serving Sara ''Serving Sara'' is a 2002 American romantic comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin and starring Matthew Perry, Elizabeth Hurley, and Bruce Campbell. The story follows a process server given the assignment to serve a British socialite with divorc ...

'' as Petey *2003: ''

The Cooler ''The Cooler'' is a 2003 American crime drama film directed by Wayne Kramer, from a screenplay by Frank Hannah and Kramer. The film stars William H. Macy, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy, Ron Livingston, Estella Warren, Paul Sorvino, and Alec Bald ...

'' as Tony *2003: ''

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days ''How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'' is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. It is based on the picture book of the same name by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long. The book has no narrat ...

'' as Sensitive Moviegoer *2004: '' Drake & Josh'' as Zeke Braxton *2004: ''

That's So Raven ''That's So Raven'' is an American television teen sitcom that was created by Michael Poryes and Susan Sherman, and aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between January 2003 and November 2007. The series centers on Raven Baxter (Raven-S ...

'' (TV Series) as Python *2005: '' Mr. & Mrs. Smith'' as Big Bad Bathroom Dude (uncredited) *2005: ''Souled Out'' as Soul Broker *2005: ''Hercules in Hollywood'' as Pool Hustler *2007: ''

Bunny Whipped ''Bunny Whipped'' is a 2007 direct-to-DVD superhero comedy film written and directed by Rafael Riera. Plot summary Bob Whipple (Esteban Powell) is a sportswriter stuck in a dead-end job. When he learns of the murder of high-profile white rapper C ...

'' as Sandro *2007: ''The Fall of Night'' as 'Atlas' *2008: '' Jake's Corner'' as Gus *2009: ''Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness'' as Tony *2010: ''Jelly'' as Random Guy *2010: ''Pizza with Bullets'' as Frankie 'Thats Right' *2010: ''Cause We're Family'' as Uncle Tony *2010: ''

Pete Smalls Is Dead ''Pete Smalls Is Dead'' is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Alexandre Rockwell and written by Brandon Cole and Alexandre Rockwell. The film stars Mark Boone Junior, Peter Dinklage, Seymour Cassel, Todd Barry, Steve Buscemi, Rosie Perez a ...

'' as Joey 'Sausa' *2010: ''Sinatra Club'' as Lenny *2010: ''Changing Hands'' as Vito *2011: '' From the Head'' as Customer G *2012: ''Changing Hands Feature'' as Unknown *2015: ''Intersection'' as Fighting Barfly (final film role)

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