Actor Donald Gibb, Known for ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport,’ Passes Away at 71

Donald Gibb, the American actor celebrated for his roles in cult classics such as ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport,’ has died at the age of 71. According to TMZ, Gibb’s son, Travis, confirmed that his father passed away due to health complications at his home in Texas. Gibb gained widespread recognition for portraying the towering, simple-minded fraternity member Ogre in the 1984 comedy ‘Revenge of the Nerds,’ a role he revisited in its 1987 sequel and the 1994 TV movie ‘Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love.’ In 1988, he starred alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in the martial arts film ‘Bloodsport’ as Ray Jackson, offering a contrast to Van Damme’s more precise character, Frank Dux. Gibb reprised this role in the 1996 follow-up. His recent film credits include ‘Hancock,’ ‘8 of Diamonds,’ ‘The Biggest Fan,’ ‘The Lightning Bug,’ and ‘Grind.’ On television, he appeared in shows such as ‘The Young and the Restless,’ ‘The X-Files,’ ‘The A-Team,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Days of Our Lives,’ and ‘Magnum: P.I.’ He also lent his voice to video games including ‘Rage,’ ‘Mafia II,’ and ‘Alter Echo.’ Born in New York City in August 1954, Gibb started his career with a minor role in Clint Eastwood’s 1980 comedy ‘Any Which Way You Can.’ His contributions to film, television, and gaming left a lasting impact on fans of cult and action cinema.