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Donald Gibb, the towering character actor best known for Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and Ray Tiny Jackson in Bloodsport, died at 71 at his home in Texas after health complications, surrounded by family. A former NFL hopeful who briefly played for the San Diego Chargers, his career also included roles in Stripes, Conan the Barbarian, U.S. Marshals, and numerous TV appearances. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline.
Donald Gibb, the towering actor best known as Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and as Ray Jackson in Bloodsport, has died at 71. Born in 1954 in New York and raised in California, he pursued acting after a basketball-turned-football path at the University of San Diego and a brief stint with the San Diego Chargers; he reprised Ogre in sequels and appeared in a range of films and TV roles, including Conan the Barbarian, Magnum, P.I., MacGyver, Cheers, The X-Files and Seinfeld. His family offered a tribute praising his warmth and generosity, noting that he touched fans and loved ones alike, with his passing coming months after fellow Revenge of the Nerds alumnus Robert Carradine’s death.
Donald Gibb, 71, the actor famous for playing Frederick Aloysius “Ogre” Palowaski in Revenge of the Nerds, died Tuesday evening at his Texas home after health issues, his son Travis told TMZ. Gibb reprised the role in Revenge of the Nerds II (1987) and the 1994 TV film, and his filmography includes titles like Bloodsport and U.S. Marshals; he was remembered by family and fans for his distinctive brute character.