Ed Gale
Biography
American actor and stunt performer Ed Gale worked mostly in film and television from 1986 to 2013. Born in Plainwell, Michigan, he made his debut as the suited title character in Howard the Duck (1986), while Chip Zien supplied the character's voice. He performed Chucky physically in Child's Play (1988), Child's Play 2 (1990) and Bride of Chucky (1998). On television he portrayed the dinosaur Tasha in Land of the Lost (1991), a series that had a short run. Gale also played Bobby Barry, the uncle of characters portrayed by Matthew McConaughey and Gary Oldman, in Tiptoes (2002). In 2006 he took a minor role on My Name Is Earl as a carnival performer called Little Eddie. He died in 2025.
61years old at death
- Born Plainwell
- Died Los Angeles
- Star sign: VirgoFirst day of the sign, on the Leo cusp
Movie Career
- Films
- 12
- Career span
- 23 years1986 to 2009
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First role
Ed Gale's first screen role was the title character in the 1986 film Howard the Duck, performing inside the suit while Chip Zien supplied the voice.
Ed Gale movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- O Brother, Where Art Thou?2000 Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Musicas The Little Man
IMDb rating 7.7356K votes
Worked with
Ed Gale made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Ethan CoenDirector, 1 film, 2000
All films by Ethan Coen
All films by Joel Coen
All films by Willard Huyck
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 1987 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star | Howard the Duck | Won |
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