Tony Longo (August 19, 1961 – June 21, 2015) was an American actor. Longo appeared in numerous television series, including Family Matters, The Facts of Life, Laverne & Shirley, Simon & Simon, Alice, Perfect Strangers, High Tide, Renegade, Sydney, Las Vegas, Six Feet Under and Monk. His film credits include Sixteen Candles, Mulholland Drive, Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw, The Last Boy Scout, the 1994 version of Angels in the Outfield, The Cooler, Eraser, Suburban Commando, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, and Drake & Josh. Early life and career Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Longo attended Marist High School in Bayonne, New Jersey and the University of Rhode Island. Because of his , frame, Longo was often chosen for roles that depict him as an imposing giant with freakish strength, and sub-standard intelligence, such as Mad Dog in the 1980s comedy/drama 1st and Ten where he was a linebacker for the fictional football team, the California Bulls. Mad Dog was paired with fellow linebacker Dr. Death, played by actor Donald Gibb who has had a career playing similar roles as Longo. He also appeared in Suburban Commando starring Hulk Hogan as a bounty hunter alongside The Undertaker. Death Longo died in his sleep at his home in Marina del Rey, California on June 21, 2015 at the age of 53 after a long battle with congestive heart failure and kidney issues. He was survived by his daughters Chloe Longo and Danielle Schramm, his stepdaughter Alexis Dejoria, and his wife of 23 years, Jamie Briggs. Filmography 1981: Tarzan, the Ape Man as Stunts (uncredited) 1982: Pink Motel as Mark 1983: The Vals as Mike, Fraternity President 1984: Splash as Augie 1984: Sixteen Candles as 'Rock' 1985: Fletch as Detective #1 1985: Stitches as Student Jock 1987: Winners Take All as 'Bear' Nolan 1987: In the Mood as Carlo, Judy's Husband 1988: Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw as Big Paw (voice) 1988: Illegally Yours as Konrat 1988: Feds as Sailor 1989: Bloodhounds of Broadway as 'Crunch' Sweeney 1989: Let It Ride as Simpson 1989: Worth Winning as Terry Childs 1989: Think Big as Supervisor 1990: Mr. Destiny as Huge Guy 1991: The Marrying Man as Sam 1991: Suburban Commando as 'Knuckles' 1991: The Art of Dying as Victor 1991: The Last Boy Scout as Ray 'Big Ray' Walton 1992: Unlawful Entry as Angelo 'Big