O.J. Simpson is better known as a former football star who made memorable forays into acting, particularly in the Naked Gun franchise. He played Detective Nordberg, a comedic supporting role that added physical humor and charm to The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, its sequel The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, and the finale Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult. Working alongside Leslie Nielsen and director David Zucker, Simpson brought a goofy everyman quality that helped balance the films’ slapstick chaos. His presence in these cult comedies remains a vivid part of their enduring appeal for fans of lighthearted police spoofs.