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George Gerdes

1948 – 2021

American actor

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About George Gerdes

Lived 1948 – 2021 (aged 72–73). George Gerdes was an American singer-songwriter and actor.

George Gerdes (February 23, 1948 – January 1, 2021) was an American singer-songwriter and character actor.

Early life and education He was born in Queens, New York City. He formed a group, the Alumicron Fab Tabs, with friend Loudon Wainwright III, before graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in 1969.

Career In the early 1970s, he recorded two albums, Obituary and Son of Obituary, for United Artists Records. His songs were praised by Joni Mitchell and Terre Roche, among others. His second album was produced by Nik Venet and featured session musicians including Charlie McCoy and Kenny Buttrey.

To supplement his income from performing, he started taking acting jobs in the 1980s. He appeared in Sam Shepard's play Fool for Love, and Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men, both on Broadway. He also appeared in many television and film roles, including parts in The Squeeze (1987), Miami Vice (1987), Single White Female (1992), Amistad (1997), Hidalgo (2004) and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011).

Personal life Gerdes died from a brain aneurysm in Glendale, California, on January 1, 2021, at the age of 72.

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2021, Glendale
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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Gerdes?

American actor

When was George Gerdes born?

George Gerdes was born on 23 February 1948 in New York.

When did George Gerdes die?

George Gerdes died in 2021 in Glendale.

What was George Gerdes's occupation?

George Gerdes was a singer-songwriter and actor.

What nationality was George Gerdes?

George Gerdes was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Gerdes

· Wikidata: Q104668357

· DBpedia: George Gerdes (actor)

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