Judge Reinhold through the years

Actor Judge Reinhold, a familiar face to fans of 1980s comedy films, wound up back in the headlines Thursday after he was arrested at Dallas' Love Field airport for refusing a pat-down search when his bag was flagged by TSA. Click forward to revisit his career.

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Reinhold co-starred along Eddie Murphy in 1984's 'Beverly Hills Cop' as a detective assigned to keep an eye on Murphy's visiting Detroit cop. The movie was the first lead role and biggest hit to date for the 'Saturday Night Live' breakout star.

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In November 2012, he showed up to support his 'Beverly Hills Cop' co-star Eddie Murphy at a Spike TV salute in Los Angeles.

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Reinhold starred in the short-lived WB series 'The O'Keefes' in 2003.

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Reinhold embraced the holiday spirit in 2006's 'The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause,'along with future 'Lost' star Elizabeth Mitchell, left.

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In Sempteber of this year, Reinhold embraced his inner princess, sporting a tiara at the 30th annual Dragon Con Parade in Atlanta.

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