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My Take
Tommy Tiny Lister Jr. left an outsized mark on cinema, and I will always cherish his work. As Deebo in Friday he created one of the most memorable screen bullies ever, and at 196 cm with that imposing presence he was born to play heavies. Yet what moves me is learning that off-camera he was reportedly gentle and kind, overcoming a visual impairment to build a real career across film, voice work and wrestling. His passing in 2020 was a genuine loss. I sense real warmth beneath that fearsome exterior, and that contrast is exactly why I hold him in such affection. Rest easy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tommy Lister Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- タイニー・リスター・Jr.
- Reading
- たいにー・りすたー・Jr.
- Born
- June 24, 1958 – December 10, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 196 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / professional wrestler / voice actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- California State University, Los Angeles
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tommy Lister Jr. born?
June 24, 1958 – December 10, 2020.
Where is Tommy Lister Jr. from?
Tommy Lister Jr. is from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States.
What does Tommy Lister Jr. do?
Tommy Lister Jr. works as film actor, professional wrestler, voice actor, television actor, actor.
How tall is Tommy Lister Jr.?
Tommy Lister Jr. is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.