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Donald Gibb, 'Ogre' from Revenge of the Nerds, dies at 71

moviesMay 13, 202648268

Donald Gibb, the actor WHO played the lovable brute "Ogre" in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise and Ray Jackson in Bloodsport, has died at 71. Gibb originated Ogre in the original Revenge of the Nerds and returned to the role in sequels, while his turn as Ray Jackson gave him a standout part in the cult martial-arts film Bloodsport. His blend of physical presence and comic timing made him a recognizable figure across 1980s comedy and action films, and his passing closes a career tied to several enduring pop culture touchstones.

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