Gerald Home facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gerald Home
Born	(1950-10-18)18 October 1950 Belfast, Northern Ireland
Died	6 October 2021 (aged 70)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1977–2021

Gerald Home was an actor from Britain. He was born on October 18, 1950, and passed away on October 6, 2021. He is most famous for his roles in the movie Return of the Jedi. In that film, he played two characters: Tessek (also known as Squid Head) and Captain Verrack, a Mon Calamari officer.

Early Life and Education

Gerald Home was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. When he was 16, he moved to Australia with his family. He finished school there and worked as an actor and teacher for three years. Later, he came back to the United Kingdom. He studied acting at The Drama Studio London and finished his training in 1977.

Acting Career Highlights

Gerald Home had many interesting roles in movies and on TV. He played small parts in Return of the Jedi. He also worked as a puppeteer for the movie Little Shop of Horrors. There, he helped control Audrey II, the giant plant that eats things! He also appeared in films like London Boulevard and Chatroom.

Television Appearances

On television, Gerald Home was in many popular shows. These included Casualty and Spitting Image. He was also known for being the original Mr. Muscle in a series of TV commercials.

Stage Performances

Gerald Home also performed in plays in London's West End. He was in "No ... Please, We're British" and "The Arabian Nights." He also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He loved acting in plays, especially at the Polka Theatre in Wimbledon, where he lived. He performed in ten different plays there.

Later Life and Passing

Gerald Home continued acting throughout his life. He passed away on October 6, 2021, at the age of 70. He died from liver cancer.

Film and TV Roles

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Gerald Home was in:

Movies

Television Shows