Popular 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Bloodsport' actor Donald Gibb dead at 71
PARSIPPANY, NJ - OCTOBER 26: Donald Gibb attends the Chiller Theatre Expo Fall 2019 at Parsippany Hilton on October 25, 2019 in Parsippany, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)
Donald Gibb, the towering actor best known for playing the popular brute "Ogre" in comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports.
Gibb died Tuesday at his home in Texas, according to TMZ. The actor's son confirmed to them the passing came after ongoing health complications.
Known for portraying brooding biker-type figures or any role that called for an imposing physique, he was a mainstay in 80s cinema and television.
Born in New York City in 1954, Gibb initially pursued athletics before transitioning into acting. He briefly played professional football, attending both University of New Mexico and the University of San Diego before moving on to Hollywood, according to the Internet Movie Database.
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Legacy & impact
From left to right, Donald Gibb, Ted McGinley and Matt Salinger face the scorn of their coach, played by John Goodman, in the film 'Revenge of the Nerds'. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Gibb became a recognizable face in the 1980s, in part due to his 6-foot-4 frame and comedic presence. While the bully "Ogre" became one of his signature characters, fans may also remember him playing alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme as Ray Jackson in Bloodsport. He also had various roles in numerous TV shows, such as MacGyver, Quantum Leap, HBO’s 1st & Ten, the A-Team, Seinfeld, and The X-Files.
Other roles later in his career include multiple Revenge of the Nerds sequels, Bloodsport 2 in 1996, U.S. Marshals in 1998, Hancock with Will Smith in 2008 and several others.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Internet Movie Database, Rolling Stone and TMZ. This story was reported from Orlando.