G.W. Bailey

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Characters played by G.W. Bailey

Louie Provenza — The Closer (2005)

Senior detective and member of the Priority Homicide Division. One of the most experienced investigators, he is frequently resistant to Brenda's style yet proves to be a capable detective who contributes significantly to closing cases.

Lt. Louie Provenza — Major Crimes (2012)

Senior officer and second-in-command of the Major Crimes Division. He expresses significant rancor toward the LAPD's new cost-saving policy that involves making deals with violent criminals instead of extracting confessions.

Lieutenant Harris — Police Academy (1984)

Strict, ambitious officer constantly trying to expel cadets and seize academy command.

Skroeder — Short Circuit (1986)

Egomaniacal security chief at NOVA who leads the hunt for Number 5.

Lieutenant (uncredited) — Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)

Police officer in a minor scene.

Captain Felix Maxwell — Mannequin (1987)

Inept security guard who suspects Jonathan and hinders his work.

Wedding Guest (uncredited) — Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)

Attendee at a social ceremony.

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

Shortened reference to Captain Harris, the ambitious rival.

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

Shortened reference to Captain Harris, the main bureaucratic rival.

Captain Harris — Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)

Ambitious, rule-obsessed officer constantly scheming against Lassard.

Captain Harris — Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994)

Ambitious, strict rival constantly scheming against Lassard.

Tom Schmidt — Warning Sign (1985)

Tom Schmidt is a plant worker who believes the lockdown results from a pump malfunction and restarts it with Bob, helping circulate contaminated air. His contact lens also spreads the weapon. He urges Joanie Morse toward the P4 lab, but eventually succumbs, attacks the P4 workers, kills Kapoor, and is killed.

Career Overview

G.W. Bailey has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Police Academy with 6 titles. Signature works include The Closer, Major Crimes, Police Academy. 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
64
Birth Date
1944-08-27
Birth Place
Port Arthur, Texas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q381046), public domain (CC0).