Biography
Randall 'Tex' Cobb is an American actor and former professional boxer. Born Randall Craig Cobb on 7 May 1950 in Bridge City, Texas, he began his combat sports career in kickboxing before turning professional in boxing in 1977. He challenged Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title in 1982 and recorded wins against fighters including Earnie Shavers and Leon Spinks.
Cobb has appeared in numerous films and television series, often in physically imposing roles. His film credits include Raising Arizona (1987) as Leonard Smalls, The Golden Child (1986), Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) and Liar Liar (1997). Television work includes episodes of Miami Vice, The X-Files and Walker, Texas Ranger. He later graduated from Temple University in 2008.
