Judge Reinhold Meltdowns — ’80s Star’s Shocking Secret History Of Crazed Behavior

Judge Reinhold made headlines for the first time in years after being busted at a Dallas airport in 2016 — but it was really a tragic relapse for the star of hit films like "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Fast Times At Ridgemont High." Judge first derailed his career in the '80s after being busted at an airport. That was followed by another bizarre court case before the actor posed for a mugshot again!

Judge Reinhold made headlines for the first time in years after being busted at a Dallas airport in 2016 — but it was really a tragic relapse for the star of hit films like "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Fast Times At Ridgemont High." Judge first derailed his career in the '80s after being busted at an airport. That was followed by another bizarre court case before the actor posed for a mugshot again!

Judge, 59, was arrested in Dallas on Dec. 8 after causing a disruption while in line for the TSA at Dallas Love Field airport. Shocked eyewitnesses reported that the actor freaked out after being pulled aside for an additional security search — refusing to cooperate, and then pulling off his t-shirt before being hauled away by cops and charged with disorderly conduct. Tragically, it wasn't Judge's first encounter with airport police!

The star was riding high after his roles in "Ruthless People" and "Beverly Hills Cop II" — but then The National ENQUIRER caught him being arrested for attacking an airline employee in 1989! "What a lunatic!" said one eyewitness who watched as Judge was arrested while boarding an American Airlines flight at Los Angeles International Airport.

The star was riding high after his roles in "Ruthless People" and "Beverly Hills Cop II" — but then The National ENQUIRER caught him being arrested for attacking an airline employee in 1989! "What a lunatic!" said one eyewitness who watched as Judge was arrested while boarding an American Airlines flight at Los Angeles International Airport.

"He was completely out of control, screaming and yelling obscenities," said the source. Judge (seen here during his Dallas arrest) had arrived late for the flight, and his first-class seats to New Orleans had been given to other passengers. Albert Arvizu, a supervisor called onto the plane to help, and told the angry actor: 'You'll have to accept coach or leave the plane.'"

The eyewitness said: "He told the flight attendant, 'I have reservations on this flight, first class, and I'm not going coach,'" — adding: "Reinhold started walking up and down the aisles in first class, yelling at the top of his lungs, 'I have to stay on this- f--king flight!'" That's when things got violent!

Due to the outburst, Arvizu told Reinhold he couldn't stay on the plane, and called security to remove him. Then Arvizu walked onto the jetway, the long tunnel that connects the plane to the terminal. Two minutes later, Reinhold walked onto the jetway and attacked him, said the eyewitness. "Reinhold took a step toward Arvizu and took a swing at him with his right hand. He missed, so he grabbed Arvizu by the shoulder and pushed him to the ground!"

"Two ramp managers grabbed Reinhold and pinned him facedown on the ground," revealed the source. "He was yelling, screaming and kicking!" Security officers arrived, handcuffed Reinhold and took him to the Los Angeles Police Department's airport office where he was charged with battery, then released.

Judge beat a prison sentence, but his career went into decline — with fans being reminded of his wild ways in 1999 after a road-rage lawsuit! Judge was accused of assaulting Clifford Dorfman in Los Angeles. Dorfman claimed the troubled actor drove "illegally" to cross a Sunset Boulevard intersection, then raced ahead of Dorfman's Expedition and stopping his vehicle to trap Dorfman.

The resultant lawsuit said that Judge was in a "delusional frenzy, or suffering from a bout of what is commonly known as 'road rage'" as he pounded fiercely on the Expedition's driver side door," the court papers stated. The suit also claimed that Reinhold "reached inside Plaintiff's automobile, grabbed Plaintiff and punched, with closed fist, Plaintiff's neck and head area with great force and violence."

Judge — who had started a comeback with roles in Tim Allen's hit "Santa Clause" movies — once again went back to being a working actor. He's also stayed busy on the convention circuit, where bookers say he's popular for being "really manic and upbeat with the fans!" Sadly, Judge once again had to beat charges over a real manic episode!