Actor Donald Gibb, known for his role as a bully athlete in "Revenge of the Nerds," died Tuesday at 71 years old.
Gibbdied May 12at home in Texas from unspecified health complications with his family near him, TMZ first reported, citing his son Travis Gibb.
The actor rose to fame forhis roleasOgre, a bullying college athlete, in the 1980s "Revenge of the Nerds" film franchise, IMDb noted. He typically played bikers, rednecks and tough athlete characters in film and television, according to the website.
Donald Gibb is survived by his wife Jacqueline Bauer and his children.
Here's what to know about Donald Gibb.
Did Donald Gibb die?
Yes, actor Donald Gibbdied May 12at age 71 at his home in Texas with family by his side, TMZ first reported. His cause of death was health complications, per TMZ and IMDb.
Who was Donald Gibb?
BornDonald Richard Gibbin New York City, was a student athlete in college and was on the San Diego Chargers, now the Los Angeles Chargers, roster for a short time before switching to an acting career, per IMDb.
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He played tough male characters, owing to his physique, and was known for playing Ogre, a college jock, in the "Revenge of the Nerds," film series. Gibb also appeared in numerous television series, including HBO's "1st & Ten," "Magnum, P.I." and "The X-Files."
Gibb is survived by his wife Jacqueline Bauer and his children, IMDb said.
What is 'Revenge of the Nerds'?
"Revenge of the Nerds," is a 1984 comedy film following two young men deemed "nerds" on their journey in college as they meet other outsiders and confront a fraternity and bullying jocks, per IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
The film also featured Anthony Edwards, Timothy Busfield, Robert Carradine and Ted McGinley.
The film series continued with "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise," in 1987, "Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation" in 1992 and "Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love," in 1994.
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