a Greek Jewish mother. Following his retirement from acting, Metrano owned a yogurt shop. In September 1989, Metrano broke his neck and seriously injured his spinal cord after falling off a ladder while working on his house. Initially a quadriplegic, he later regained the use of his arms and legs, and was able to walk short distances with the help of crutches, although he regularly used a motorized wheelchair. Death Metrano died of natural causes on September 8, 2021, at his home in Aventura, Florida at the age of 84. Filmography Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1961) — Truck Driver They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) — Max Norma (1970) — Delivery Man Bonanza (1970) — Leroy Gaskell They Only Kill Their Masters (1972) — Malcolm The Heartbreak Kid (1972) — Entertainer Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973) — Mario Burtoli The All-American Boy (1973) — Jay David Swooze The Treasure of Jamaica Reef (1974) — Waiter Dirty O'Neil (1974) — Lassiter The Strongest Man in the World (1975) — TV Color Man Linda Lovelace for President (1975) — The Sheik Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1975) — Henry "Studs" Spake Brinks: The Great Robbery (1976) — Julius Mareno Starsky & Hutch (1976, TV Series) — Amboy Warhead (1977) — Mario All in the Family (1978) — Jack Matilda (1978) — Gordon Baum Wonder Woman (1978) — Friedman The Incredible Hulk (1978) — Charlie Seven (1979) — Kinsella Fred and Barney Meet the Thing (1979) - Spike Hanrahan (voice) How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) — Gas Station Attendant Cheaper to Keep Her (1981) — Tony Turino Going Ape! (1981) — Joey History of the World, Part I (1981) — Leonardo DaVinci (The Roman Empire) Breathless (1983) — Birnbaum Teachers (1984) — Troy (1984) — Tiger The A-Team (1985) — Nick Gretsch Malibu Express (1985) — Matthew Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) — Lt. Mauser Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) — Capt. Mauser The Last Precinct (1986) — Mumbo Bob Volcanus Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989) — Vic Real Men Don't Eat Gummy Bears (1989) — Agent 712 Hunter (1991) — Bert Nadell Toys (1992) — Guard at Desk Murder in Mind (1997) — Judge How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) — Dr. Steinberg Good Advice (2001) — Homeless Man (final film role) References Notes Bibliography Pfefferman, Naomi., The Jewish Journal, April 7, 2000 (at archive.org) External links