Michael St. Gerard

Michael St. Gerard (born January 22, 1961) is an American former actor.

Career St. Gerard started by appearing in Japanese commercials and off-Broadway shows. His first movie was 1987's Senior Week. He is most recognized for his role as Link Larkin in John Waters's Hairspray (1988).

In 1989, St. Gerard starred in two movies in which he portrayed Elvis Presley: Heart of Dixie and Great Balls of Fire!. His portrayal of Elvis in both films led him to being cast a third time as young Elvis in the 1990 TV series Elvis, appearing in all 10 episodes. He also appeared in 1993 as Elvis's mirror image in the penultimate episode of Quantum Leap, titled "Memphis Melody."

He later appeared as an acting teacher in the second season of Beverly Hills, 90210. He then made a few direct-to-video films, including Into the Sun (1992), Live Wire, and Replikator (1994)

In 1994, St. Gerard had a spiritual awakening after leading a Sunday School class, and after it, he decided to retire from acting at age 33 to focus on religious instruction. He became a pastor in the Harlem area of New York City, extending himself and his church in particular to inner-city youths. As of 2014, he still was working as a pastor at the Harlem Square Church.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1987 Senior Week Everett 1988 Hairspray Link Larkin 1989 Great Balls of Fire! Elvis Presley 1989 Heart of Dixie Elvis Presley 1990 Elvis Elvis Presley 13-episode miniseries 1990 ABC Afterschool Special Bobby Stewart Episode: "Over the Limit" 1991 Life Goes On Jed Chandler Episode: "Head Over Heels" 1991 Beverly Hills, 90210 Chris Suiter 4 episodes 1992 Star Time Henry Pinkle 1992 Into the Sun Lt. Wolf 1992 Live Wire Ben 1993 Quantum Leap Elvis Presley Episode: "Memphis Melody – July 3, 1954" 1993 Based on an Untrue Story Crack Television film 1994 Law & Order Kent Halliwell Episode: "Golden Years" 1994 Replikator Ludo Ludovic