Skippy Homeier was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Tomorrow, the World!, The Gunfighter, and Star Trek. He started his career as a child actor and went on to have a long career in film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Born George Vincent Homeier Jr. on October 5, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Skippy had a passion for acting from a young age. He first made a name for himself on radio before transitioning to films at the age of 14. He was married twice, first to Nancy Van Noorden Field, with whom he had two sons, Peter and Michael. His second marriage was to actress Della Sharman, lasting until his death in 2017.
Career Overview
Skippy Homeier began his career in entertainment at a very young age and made a significant impact with his performance in Tomorrow, the World! as a Nazi youth. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, he appeared in various films and television series, often playing villainous roles due to his deep voice and piercing blue eyes. Some of his memorable TV shows included Star Trek, The Addams Family, and The Bionic Woman, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Skippy Homeier passed away on June 25, 2017, from spinal myelopathy in Indian Wells, California, at the age of 86. He left behind a legacy as a talented actor who graced both the big and small screens for decades. His work continues to be remembered by fans of classic cinema and television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Comanche Station | 1960-03-01 | Frank |
| The Ghost & Mr. Chicken | 1966-01-20 | Ollie Weaver |
| Cry Vengeance | 1954-11-24 | Roxey Davis |
| The Tall T | 1957-04-02 | Billy Jack |
| Black Widow | 1954-10-28 | John Amberly |
| Beachhead | 1954-02-05 | Reynolds |
| Fixed Bayonets! | 1951-11-21 | Whitey |
| The Gunfighter | 1950-06-23 | Hunt Bromley |
| Stark Fear | 1962-12-01 | Gerald Winslow |
| Dakota Incident | 1956-07-23 | Frank Banner |
| Thunder Over Arizona | 1956-08-04 | Tim Mallory |
| The Burning Hills | 1956-09-01 | Jack Sutton |
| At Gunpoint | 1955-12-25 | Bob Dennis |
| Bullet for a Badman | 1964-09-01 | Pink |
| The Last Posse | 1953-07-04 | Art Romer |
| Stranger at My Door | 1956-04-06 | Clay Anderson |
| Dawn at Socorro | 1954-09-01 | Buddy Ferris |
| Showdown at Eagle Gap | 1982-01-30 | Alexander Kirk |
| The Big Cat | 1949-04-01 | Jim Hawks, Gil’s Son |
| Boys’ Ranch | 1946-07-18 | Skippy |