Gilbert C. "Gil" Gerard (born January 23, 1943) is an American actor, most notable for his role as Captain William "Buck" Rogers in the 1979–1981 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Read full biography of Gil Gerard →
I have a superstition about saying too much about what I want to happen, just in case it all disappears, or someone else comes along and beats me to... →
People would say I really loved Buck Rogers until the Hawk guy came on.
It's more fun having him as everyman in the 25th Century. It is better to concentrate on what this planet will be like 500 years from now, and... →
No, I was talking to the network and Universal about plans for a third season where Buck would go back to Earth and would focus on stories around the... →
I brought my personality and sense of wonder and I think they wrote as much of my personality as they could. I do not go around kicking butt and... →
I made the character as much of myself as I could.
I think people connect better with TV. stars over film stars.
I wouldn't trade the experiences I've had over the past 36 years for anything.
I'm currently raising a 15 year old son and an 18 year old daughter, which a guess is my punishment for a wild youth!
I've now returned to the business again because I finally realised that I really enjoy the creative process.
Although there were only about 24 episodes made it seems to run forever. They take a couple of episodes and put them together, making a feature film... →
I have a project at HBO and one at the Family Channel coming that are being looked at. Aside from that I am not doing much more than playing golf and... →
I liked working with Tom Christopher as he was great as Hawk, and Wilfred Hyde White but I wished it were in a different context as the changes... →
Gilbert C. "Gil" Gerard (born January 23, 1943) is an American actor, most notable for his role as Captain William "Buck" Rogers in the 1979–1981 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.