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Judge Reinhold: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Star
From 'Fast Times' to 'Beverly Hills Cop'
Edward Ernest Judge Reinhold Jr. was born on May 21, 1957, in Wilmington, Delaware. His breakout role came in the 1982 classic "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," where he played the iconic stoner Brad Hamilton. In 1984, he catapulted to stardom as Detective Billy Rosewood in the blockbuster "Beverly Hills Cop." Reinhold's charming demeanor and undeniable charisma made him a household name throughout the 1980s.
A Dwindling Career
However, as the 1990s dawned, Reinhold's career took a sudden downturn. His box office appeal waned, and he struggled to find meaningful roles. By the early 2000s, he had largely disappeared from the silver screen. The industry that had once embraced him seemed to have forgotten him.
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