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G. W. Bailey is an American actor who gained popularity in 'crusty' comedic roles, such as Staff Sergeant Luther Rizzo in the CBS war comedy-drama series 'M*A*S*H' and that of Lieutenant/Captain Thaddeus Harris in the 'Police Academy' films (1984-1994). He also gained prominence for his roles in the film 'Mannequin' (1987) and the telefilms ...
G. W. Bailey is an American actor. Although he has appeared in many dramatic roles, he may be best remembered for his "crusty" comedic characters such as Staff Sergeant Luther Rizzo in M*A*S*H (TV series 1979–1983); Lieutenant/Captain Thaddeus Harris in the Police Academy films (1984–1994), and Captain Felix Maxwell in Mannequin (1987).
Known For. Police Academy. Home on the Range. Short Circuit. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. Mannequin. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach. Police Academy: Mission to Moscow. Acting. George William Bailey was born on August 27, 1944, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Known to fans the world over as Lieutenant Louie Provenza on the acclaimed series "The Closer" (TNT, 2005-2012) and its spin-off "Major Crimes" (TNT, 2012-), G. W. Bailey played wizened tough-guys for seemingly his entire career. Born in Port Arthur, Texas in 1944 and raised across the state in Lubbock, Bailey went prematurely gray during his 30s, lending him the...
Movie Highlights. See Full Filmography. Factsheet. Was a high-school classmate of singer Janis Joplin and football coach Jimmy Johnson in Port Arthur, TX. Was a member of the Actors Theatre of Louisville during the 1970s with future Family Ties star Michael Gross.
G.W. Bailey - Actor. Actor. Birth Date: August 27, 1944. Age: 79 years old. Birth Place: Port Arthur, Texas. Awards. Known to fans the world over as Lieutenant Louie Provenza on the acclaimed...
The Thin Blue Lie (2000) Jesus Part 1 (2000) Biography. Known to fans the world over as Lieutenant Louie Provenza on the acclaimed series "The Closer" (TNT, 2005-2012) and its spin-off "Major Crimes" (TNT, 2012-), G. W. Bailey played wizened tough-guys for seemingly his entire career.
