Donald Gibb was born on the 4th August 1954, in New York City, USA, and is an actor, best known for his roles in such movies as “Revenge of the Nerds” (1974), “Bloodsport” (1988), “U.S. Marshals” (1998), and “Hancock” (2008). Gibb’s career started in the mid-70s.
Have you ever wondered how rich Donald Gibb is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Gibb’s net worth is as high as $4 million, earned through his successful acting career. In addition to appearing in the movies, Gibb has also played in various television series, which has improved his wealth too.
Donald Gibb Net Worth $4 Million
Donald Gibb grew up in California, and went to the Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, then received a basketball scholarship from the University of New Mexico. He later moved to the University of San Diego in order to play football, and even spent some time with the NFL team the San Diego Chargers, but opted to pursue an acting career instead.
After playing minor roles in such movies as “Any Which Way You Can” (1980), “Stripes” (1981), and the Golden Globe Award-winning “Conan the Barbarian” (1982), Gibb appeared in such TV series as “Magnum, P.I.” (1982-1983) and “The A-Team” (1983). His first film credit came in “Revenge of the Nerds” (1984) with Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards and Timothy Busfield, while from 1985 to 1991, Donald played Leslie ‘Dr. Death’ Krunchner in 68 episodes of “1st & Ten: The Championship”. In the mid-‘80s, Gibb had parts in Albert Brooks’ “Lost in America” (1985), “Transylvania 6-5000” (1985) alongside Jeff Goldblum, and in “Streets of Justice” (1985) starring John Laughlin, Robert Loggia and Lance Henriksen. Before the end of the ‘80s, Donald appeared in “Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise” (1987) and in “Bloodsport” (1998) with Jean-Claude Van Damme, which earned more than $411 million at the box office, helping Gibb to increase his net worth significantly.
From 1993 to 1998, Gibb played in six episodes of the series “Step by Step”, and in the meantime had roles in “Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love” (1994) starring Robert Carradine, while in 1996 he played alongside Daniel Bernhardt in ‘Bloodsport 2”. By the end of the ‘90s, Donald had parts in such movies as “US Marshals” (1998) with Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes and Robert Downey Jr., and in “Durango Kids” (1999). He continued with appearances in numerous TV series, and also in films “Lightning Bug” (2004) and “Hancock” (2008) starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman. Most recently, Gibb lent his voice to animated characters in “Secret Mountain Fort Awesome” (2011).
Gibb also co-owns the Chicago-based bar called Trader Todd’s, and was even on the label of Ogre Beer Lyte, named after his remarkable role in “Revenge of the Nerds”, which also improved his net worth.
Regarding his personal life, Donald Gibb has been married to Jacqueline Bauer since 1981, and they have a child together.
The photo is of Barry Gibb, of the Bee Gees, not Donald Gibb, the actor! Morons!