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Cult actor Donald Gibb, famous for ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ dies at 71

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He earned his breakthrough in the 1980 action comedy Any Which Way You Can, directed by Clint Eastwood. Some years later, Donad Gibb starred in the cult classic Revenge of the Nerds, starring as the unforgettable character “Ogre.”

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The actor reprised the role in the 1987 sequel, Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise, and in the 1994 TV movie, Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love.

Cult actor Donald Gibb dies at 71

Donald Gibb’s larger-than-life appearance and characteristic voice became somewhat of a trademark. He stood 6-foot-4, becoming one of the most memorable tough guys in Hollywood.

Not least after starring alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1988 film Bloodsport, playing the martial artist Ray Jackson, which became another fan favorite.

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