39 years have passed since the premiere of the American comedy film "

".

Witty jokes, bright and colorful characters, absurd situations in which the main characters got into, were loved by the audience.

"Police Academy" turned out to be so successful that more than one part of the film was filmed in the future.

Also, based on the film, a television series, an animated series, and even a series of comics were released.

Although almost 40 years have passed since the release of the first part of the film, it is still one of the popular comedies, and if the viewer comes across another showing of "Police Academy" on television, he will not switch, but will enjoy watching it.

The editors of the TSN.ua site offer to see what has happened to the actors who played the main roles in the film in 39 years.

Steve Guttenberg (Cadet Carey Magoney)

American actor and producer Steve Guttenberg played one of his iconic roles at the age of 25.

Steve Guttenberg as Cadet Cary Magoney / Photo: screenshot from the video

After the release of the first part of the film, he became a real star of the 80s.

In the future, Steve played in three more parts of "Police Academy".

The role of cadet Carey Magoney brought the actor considerable popularity, but at the same time he became a hostage of a comedic character.

After "Police Academy", Guttenberg starred in films of various genres, such as "Two: Me and My Shadow", "Veronica Mars", "Eldorado" and others.

Steve Guttenberg / Photo: Associated Press

Now the celebrity is 64 years old.

He continues to appear in films, although rarely.

He is married to his young wife Emily.

Steve Guttenberg with his wife / Photo: instagram.com/steveguttenberg

Kim Cattrall (Cadette Karen Thompson)

Canadian actress Kim Cattrall was little known at the time of filming "Police Academy".

However, the role of cadet Karen brought success and recognition to the 27-year-old actress.

Kim Cattrall as cadet Karen Thompson / Photo: screenshot from the video

Unlike Steve, Kim did not become hostage to one role.

After "Police Academy", Cattrall had many successful roles.

She starred in such films as "Heist", "Return of the Musketeers", "Crazy Honeymoon", "Sex and the City", "Ghost", "How I Met Your Father" and many others.

Kim Cattrall / Photo: Associated Press

Now Kim is 66 years old.

She continues to act in films.

The actress was married three times, but is currently single.

Kim has no children.

Kim Cattrall / Photo: Associated Press

George Bailey (Lt. Thaddeus Harris)

The American actor played the role of the hysterical and spiteful Lieutenant Harris at the age of 38.

George Bailey as Lt. Thaddeus Harris / Photo: screenshot from the video

In the future, George starred in almost all parts of the "Police Academy".

The last time the actor appeared in the American TV series "The Trick".

Currently, he is not acting in movies.

Instead, 77-year-old George works with the Children of Light Foundation, which helps children fight cancer.

Little is known about the actor's personal life.

He was married, but divorced his wife after 33 years of marriage.

George is raising two children.

George Bailey / Photo: screenshot from the video

George Gaines (Commandant Eric Lassard)

The American actor, who has Ukrainian roots, played the role of commandant Eric Lassard at the age of 66.

George Gaines as Commandant Eric Lassard

George played in almost all parts of the "Police Academy".

He also had a role in such tapes as "Fantastic Four", "Severe Test", "Newlyweds" and others.

On February 15, 2016, Gaines passed away.

He died at the age of 99.

George is survived by two children – a daughter and a son.

George Gaines / Photo: Getty Images

Leslie Easterbrook (Sergeant Debbie Callaghan)

The American actress became quite popular thanks to "Police Academy", where she starred at the age of 34.

Leslie Easterbrook as Sergeant Debbie Callaghan / Photo: screenshot from the video

Leslie starred in almost all parts of the picture.

A small actress and roles in other films, for example, "Rescuers of Malibu", "Halloween", "House" and others, but they did not bring her crazy success.

Now Leslie is 73 years old, she rarely appears in movies.

The first husband of the celebrity was Victor Golchak, and the second - Dan Wilcox.

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Marion Ramsey (Cadette Laverne Hooks)

The role of cadet Laverna Hooks, which she played at the age of 36, brought wild popularity to the American actress and singer.

Marion Ramsey as cadet Laverna Hooks / Photo: screenshot from the video

The star appeared in almost all parts of the "Police Academy", but did not have any more iconic roles in the cinema.

Instead, the actress developed a singing career and participated in various charity events.

In January 2021, Marion passed away.

She passed away at the age of 73.

Marion Ramsey / Photo: Getty Images

Michael Winslow (Cadet Larvell Jones)

The American actor starred in "Police Academy" at the age of 25.

The role brought him wild success, and he also received the title of a person who can imitate sound effects with his own voice.

Michael Winslow as cadet Larvell Jones / Photo: screenshot from the video

Michael played in all parts of the "Police Academy".

However, after the completion of the picture, his acting career went into decline.

The celebrity did not have iconic roles.

Winslow rarely appears in movies now.

The actor was married three times, and since 2003 he has been married to Sharon Larrier.

Michael is now 64 years old.

Michael Winslow / Photo: Associated Press

Bubba Smith (Cadet Moses Hightower)

The American actor initially had a sports career, and after its completion began an acting career.

His greatest success was the role of cadet Moses Hightower, which he embodied on the screens at the age of 39.

Bubba Smith as Cadet Moses Hightower / Photo: screenshot from the video

After the completion of filming "Police Academy", he mostly played only episodic roles, which did not bring Smith wild success.

Bubba Smith / Photo: Getty Images

Bubba passed away on August 3, 2011.

He died at the age of 66.

David Graff (Cadet Eugene Tackleberry)

The American actor starred in "Police Academy" at the age of 33.

The role of cadet Eugene Tackleberry brought David insane popularity, and he starred in all seven parts of the tape.

David Graff as Eugene Tackleberry / Photo: screenshot from the video

After finishing the picture, he developed a successful acting career.

However, on April 7, 2001, Graf's life was taken by a heart attack.

At the time of his death, the actor was 50 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Graf, and two sons, Daniel and John.

David Graf / Photo: screenshot from the video

Donovan Scott (Cadet Leslie Barbara)

For the American actor Donovan Scott, the role of cadet Leslie Barbara, which he embodied on the screens at the age of 36, became the most iconic.

Donovan Scott as Cadet Leslie Barbara / Photo: screenshot from the video

After filming "Police Academy", he had some successful roles in such films as "Psycho 3", "Back to the Future 3", "Babylon 5", "Bones".

Donovan Scott / Photo: screenshot from the video

Currently, Donovan is almost not acting in movies.

Now the actor is 75 years old, and almost nothing is known about his personal life.

Bruce Mahler (Cadet Douglas Feckler)

American actor Bruce Mahler played the role of cadet Douglas Feckler at the age of 33.

He starred in almost all parts of the "Police Academy", and after the end of the film, he developed an acting career.

Bruce Mahler as Cadet Douglas Feckler / Photo: screenshot from the video

However, after 2000, Bruce did not act in movies, because he officially ended his career.

Instead, the actor founded a production company.

Bruce Mahler / Photo: screenshot from the video

Now Bruce is 72 years old.

Nothing is known about his personal life, because he does not lead a public lifestyle.

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