Gilbert "Gil" Gerard was born on January 23, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and did a good deal of acting in high school. He attended the University of Arkansas but dropped out before graduation. He landed a job as an industrial chemist. He became regional manager of a large chemical company, headed by .
Good friends with fellow Arkansas native and former US President Bill Clinton. They have known each other for nearly 30 years.
Had been battling obesity his entire life and in his later years had maxed out at over 350 pounds, resulting in him suffering from a number of life threatening complications including diabetes and congestive heart failure. However, he has recently undergone a form of weight loss surgery known as a mini-gastric bypass, and has since lost over 150 pounds and improved his health dramatically.
Best known for his role as Captain Buck Rogers on "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" .
Father, with Connie Sellecca , of son Gib Gerard.
Has started his own company Prudhomme Productions in 2005.
Attended the University of Central Arkansas but dropped out before graduation.
Parents are Frank Sr. and Gladys Gerard; has two brothers: Frank Jr. and Joseph Gerard.
There was not that sense of self-pity. He was a genuinely good guy.
When he passed away, there was a space left; and Lyle was a big man, so,it was a big space. .
