Brian Damage (born Brian Alan Damage, August 15, 1957) is an American actor, comedian, and producer. He is best known for his roles in the films Police Academy, The Breakfast Club, and the television series The Drew Carey Show.
Damage was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in the small town of Allentown, Pennsylvania. He discovered acting in high school and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in theater. After college, Damage moved to New York City to pursue an acting career.
Damage made his film debut in the 1984 cult classic Police Academy. He played the role of 'Eugene Tackleberry', the gun-obsessed cadet. He went on to star in a number of films, including The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
In 1991, Damage was cast in the sitcom The Drew Carey Show. He played the role of 'Lewis Kiniski', a clumsy and lovable janitor at the fictional Cleveland department store. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series.
In addition to his work in television and film, Damage has also appeared in a number of stage productions. He has starred in plays by William Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, and August Wilson. He has also appeared in several Broadway productions.
Damage has been married since 1994 to actress and model, Pamela Jean Noble. They have two children, a daughter and a son.
Damage has also been involved in a number of philanthropic endeavors. He has worked with City Year, an organization that promotes youth leadership and education, and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. He is also an ambassador for the Special Olympics and has served as a member of the advisory board for the National Coalition for the Homeless.
Damage has been working in Hollywood for over three decades and continues to be an iconic star of both the television and film world. He is a beloved actor who has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
