John Matuszak
John Daniel Tooz Matuszak was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League and also an actor. Matuszak was born in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Tampa and played for their football team. Matuszak also played for the Houston Oilers of the NFL and joined the Houston Texans of the World Football League, but never played for them. His first major role as an actor was in the 1979 movie "North Dallas Forty" as a football player. He also appeared in the movies "Caveman", "The Ice Pirates", and "One Crazy Summer" but is known for his role in "The Goonies". He also had guest appearances on popular TV shows "Perfect Strangers", "M*A*S*H", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Hunter", "Silver Spoons", "The A-Team", "1st & Ten", "Miami Vice" and "Cheers". He died on June 17, 1989 aged 38 due to a heart failure.
Acting
- 1988Superboy1 ep.
- 1988Aaron's Way1 ep.
- 1987The Charmings1 ep.
- 1986Amen1 ep.
- 1985Tall Tales & LegendsMountain Man1 ep.
- 1985Hollywood BeatGeorge Grinsky20 ep.
- 1982Silver SpoonsElmer1 ep.
- 1979Trapper John, M.D.1 ep.
- 1977The World's Strongest ManCompetitor1 ep.
- 1970Monday Night FootballDefensive End13 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1989Superboy1 ep.
- 1988Aaron's Way1 ep.
- 1987The Charmings1 ep.
- 1987Miami ViceLascoe1 ep.
- 1986Amen1 ep.
- 1986The A-TeamDavey Miller1 ep.
- 1986HunterLincoln1 ep.
- 1986Tall Tales & LegendsMountain Man1 ep.
- 1984Silver SpoonsElmer1 ep.
- 1982Trapper John, M.D.1 ep.
- 1982M*A*S*HHitalski1 ep.
- 1974Monday Night FootballDefensive End, Defensive Tackle, Defensive end13 ep.
- 1979The Mike Douglas ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1978The World's Strongest ManCompetitor1 ep.