Donald Gibb, Actor Known for Revenge of the Nerds, Dies at 71
Donald Gibb, who played the character Ogre in the 1984 film Revenge of the Nerds and its sequels, died on May 13, 2026. He was 71. A spokesperson for the family said he died from health complications at his home in Texas, surrounded by family.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDonald Gibb, the actor known for his role as Frederick Aloysius "Ogre" Palowaski in the 1984 movie Revenge of the Nerds, died Tuesday evening at the age of 71. A family spokesperson told TMZ that Gibb died from health complications. The spokesperson said he had suffered health issues leading up to his death and that the passing was not sudden.
The actor died at his home in Texas surrounded by family members. He reprised the Ogre role in the 1987 sequel Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise and in the 1994 film Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love.
Gibb appeared in a number of films and television shows over several decades. His other credits include the movies Bloodsport, U.S. Marshals and Hancock. The actor was frequently cast as a tough character and used his physical stature in those roles.
A family spokesperson told TMZ that those who knew him described him as good-hearted and down-to-earth. The spokesperson added that Gibb was a man of Christian faith who loved his family and friends. The family has requested prayers and privacy as they grieve.
TMZ first reported the news of Gibb's death on May 13, 2026.
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