David Graf

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Characters played by David Graf

Tackleberry — Police Academy (1984)

Gun-obsessed, highly trained officer with unmatched combat skills.

Tackleberry — Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)

Weapons-obsessed cadet with tactical brilliance and deadpan humor.

Tackleberry — Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)

Firearms-obsessed officer who loves heavy weaponry and tactical gear.

Tackleberry — Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)

Firearms-obsessed police officer known for aggressive tactics and heavy weaponry.

Tackleberry — Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988)

Gun-obsessed, tough-talking cadet with exceptional combat skills.

Tackleberry — Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)

Weapons-obsessed officer with explosive enthusiasm, provides comic relief through tactical overkill.

Tackleberry — Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994)

Heavy-weapons obsessed police officer known for aggressive tactics and unwavering loyalty to the academy.

Sam Franklin — The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)

Friend or peer of the Brady children.

Gergley — Four Friends (1981)

Gergley is an old acquaintance Danilo encounters after returning to East Chicago. When Gergley insults Georgia, Danilo prepares to fight him. Their confrontation brings Danilo's unresolved feelings and connection to Georgia into the closing moments of the story, which ends without showing a clear resolution to the conflict.

Judge Richter — Citizen Ruth (1996)

Judge Richter presides over Ruth's arraignment after her pregnancy leads to felony charges for endangering a fetus. Aware that her other children were removed from her custody, he privately offers to reduce her sentence if she has an abortion, making the legal system another force shaping her personal crisis.

Chet — Father and Scout (1994)

Chet is a gruff, arrogant firefighter and former United States Marine attending the camp with his son. He clashes with Spencer over Spencer's complaints and jokes, escalating their hostility into fights. During the final crisis, however, Chet and Spencer rescue one another and the children, leading Chet to acknowledge Spencer's bravery and reconcile with him.

Howard — American Kickboxer 2 (1993)

Howard is Lillian's husband and Susie's stepfather or father figure; the story leaves Susie's paternity uncertain between Mike and David. He reveals that he married Lillian to gain access to her family's fortune and conspires with Xavier to split the ransom. He later turns against Xavier, but ultimately shoots at the rescuers and is shot down by Mike from a helicopter.

Career Overview

David Graf has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Police Academy with 7 titles. Signature works include Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol, Police Academy 3: Back in Training. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
53
Birth Date
1950-04-16
Birth Place
Lancaster, Ohio, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q445253), public domain (CC0).