Compton-born character actor Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. boasts a film career that spanned 32 years. Along the way, Lister also pulled double-duty as a professional wrestler throughout the 1980s and 90s. Though he's mostly known for his Friday character, Deebo, Lister appeared in an astounding 78 movies, 16 television shows and 14 music videos. Sadly, Lister passed away at his Marina del Rey, California home on December 10, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19. Tuck your chain and join us in celebrating Lister with his 6 best movies (and two videos).
The Boys - Happy
(Lister cameos as a moving company employee in this 1989 video)
Michael Jackson - Remember the Time
(Lister makes another cameo as an Egyptian palace
guard who in this star-studded 1992 video)
6. Next Friday
Lister reprises his role as neighborhood bully, Deebo, in the first sequel to the classic movie Friday. Deebo and his brother make an prison escape following the events of the previous movie.
5. Never Die Alone
Lister appears in this film adaptation of a Donald Goines novel as Rockie.
4. A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Lister appears as jealous boyfriend, Tyrone, who attacks Bobby Brown's character, Tee, after he gets too familiar with his girlfriend in this directorial debut by comedian Martin Lawrence.
3. Phat Beach
Lister uses his own nickname, Tiny, another jealous boyfriend, in this 1996 coming-of-age comedy.
2. The Dark Knight
Lister is a Gotham City inmate in this game-changing -- and Oscar-winning -- comic book movie about Batman. In a pivotal scene, Lister's character refuses to be manipulated into detonating a bomb on a boat-full of people by the Joker.
1. Friday
Lister debuts in his signature role, Deebo, in this classic film written by Ice Cube. Deebo, the neighborhood bully, terrorizes Cube's Craig and his best friend Smokey (and everybody else who lives on their street) over one long day.
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