Remember the straight-laced Detective Foster who constantly clashed with Eddie Murphy's Axel Foley in the 1984 blockbuster Beverly Hills Cop? The actor behind the role, Art Kimbro, is now approaching 70, and fans are getting a glimpse of how he looks today.
Kimbro was in his late twenties when he portrayed the by-the-book Beverly Hills police officer, serving as a foil to Murphy's rule-breaking detective. He shared the screen with comedy legends Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, and John Ashton in the iconic film that became a cultural phenomenon.
The film's success launched numerous careers, and Kimbro's portrayal of the frustrated Detective Foster remains a memorable part of the ensemble.
While Kimbro hasn't maintained the constant Hollywood presence of some co-stars, his performance in one of the decade's most successful comedies secured his place in film history. The recent curiosity about his current appearance highlights the enduring nostalgia for classic 80s cinema and the actors who brought those characters to life.