Tommy Lister - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	June 24, 1958
Age	67
Birthplace	Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
Zodiac Sign	Cancer - (see also Tommy Lister's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dog
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Portraying Deebo in 'Friday' (1995) and President Lindberg in 'The Fifth Element' (1997)

Intro

Tommy Lister, also known as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, was an American actor and professional wrestler best known for his imposing physique and roles in films such as 'Friday' and 'The Fifth Element.'

Early Life & Background

Tommy Lister was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and raised in Compton, California. He was born blind in his right eye due to a detached and deformed retina. Lister excelled in athletics, attending California State University, Los Angeles, where he competed in track and field and won the NCAA Division II National Shot Put Championship.

Career Highlights

• Portrayed Deebo in 'Friday' (1995) and its sequel 'Next Friday' (2000)
• Played the Galactic President Lindberg in 'The Fifth Element' (1997)
• Acted in 'No Holds Barred' (1989), marking a crossover from his wrestling persona 'Zeus', which he reprised in WWE
• Appeared in numerous television shows and music videos, often cast for his imposing stature

Trivia

• Stood at 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) and weighed around 275 lbs (125 kg)
• Worked as a professional wrestler under the name 'Zeus' and later 'Z-Gangsta', featuring in main WWE (then WWF) storylines
• Converted to Christianity later in life and frequently spoke about his faith

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Lister_Jr
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0524832/