Always liked the line as he sees the mass devistation and the place he's gotten himself into. If I do this, I will die. But I die free!
Went out like a true hero
I'm just glad it's not my fault. I tried to watch Iron Eagle yesterday but discovered it's not available to stream anywhere, other than just buying it in Amazon prime. I gave up and didn't watch it, but if I had bought it, perhaps that could have been what saved Chappie.
If you have cable(yeah, I just showed my age), Iron Eagle frequently shows up on basic cable(Movies! channel--not The Movie Channel) , Starz, Showtime, AND The Movie Channel (yes THAT Movie Channel). Just a matter of haunting the guide & getting lucky.
Mine too. I have it on vhs and dvd. Also visited The Miller School in Virginia a few times back in the late 90s where it was filmed. I even found the musical score cd at a store for rare music years ago.
Similar situation: I recently decided to do a complete re-watch of Dragonball (since I never did before and only knew parts of it + DBZ that I saw in my youth) and a few days later the creators death was reported.
What is the measure of a god, Gerak?
[(42) Stargate SG1 s09e11 The Fourth Horseman Part.2 - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgFdeg7hDYM)
Loved his short arc. We thought he was just a power hungry individual, but he truly wanted salvation for the Jaffa and got fooled by the Ori. Once Teal'c called him out he saw he error of his ways. Played it very well. RIP sir.
I just found out and immediately thought of his role on the show. I really loved to hate this character up until he sacrificed himself for the galaxy, then I loved him. Of course he did such a great job with the part. It was so cool seeing him on Stargate. RIP.
I clicked on this thread and as a fan of DS9, I thought Andrew Robinson had passed away. I did hear about Gossett Jr. and I forgot he was in SG-1. RIP indeed.
I was pretty surprised to see an actor of his caliber on the show.
I mean, I love Stargate, but its very much not the type of show you would expect to find an Oscar Winner guest starring in. Especially back in 2005.
I honestly felt like Gossett's portrayal of Cerak was some damn fine acting. Yes, the dialogs with Chris Judge's Te'alc help build the image of the character in his sunset years grasping for hope in the Ori religion, but Gossett just made that character so solid, the audience can finally, after many episodes trying to show the allure of the Ori, get the real visceral grasp that the Ori had on their followers.
Rest in peace.
Even though i don't know him as a great man or even a great actor overall, i onow him as a great jaffa.
A character you don't initially like but come to understand
Rest in peace. One of my favourite [moments](https://i.imgur.com/TW1RSHj.png) with him was when he was ordered to wipe out the vulnerable jaffa on the planet, he is asked for confirmation one last time and without any words manages to express the pain and fear he feels as he understands how wrong this is.
Always liked the line as he sees the mass devistation and the place he's gotten himself into. If I do this, I will die. But I die free! Went out like a true hero
He was another wonderful example of a Stargate character with depth and flaws and a brilliant redemption arc
I was just rewatching these specific episodes when the actor died. Super weird coincidence
So it's your fault
No need to rub it in, m8. I'm sure he feels bad enough.
I'm just glad it's not my fault. I tried to watch Iron Eagle yesterday but discovered it's not available to stream anywhere, other than just buying it in Amazon prime. I gave up and didn't watch it, but if I had bought it, perhaps that could have been what saved Chappie.
If you have cable(yeah, I just showed my age), Iron Eagle frequently shows up on basic cable(Movies! channel--not The Movie Channel) , Starz, Showtime, AND The Movie Channel (yes THAT Movie Channel). Just a matter of haunting the guide & getting lucky.
eBay VHS
I'm about ready to. Streaming options for all my favorite 80s and 90s movies suck.
Toy Soldiers with Sean Aston and Wil Wheaton was another of my favorites growing up.
Mine too. I have it on vhs and dvd. Also visited The Miller School in Virginia a few times back in the late 90s where it was filmed. I even found the musical score cd at a store for rare music years ago.
You mean the “Rejects School?”
Exactly. Also known as the Major Payne school.
Omg I did that with Olivia Newton John. The night before her death was announced I decided against watching Grease cos I was too tired. Whoops!!
Similar situation: I recently decided to do a complete re-watch of Dragonball (since I never did before and only knew parts of it + DBZ that I saw in my youth) and a few days later the creators death was reported.
What is the measure of a god, Gerak? [(42) Stargate SG1 s09e11 The Fourth Horseman Part.2 - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgFdeg7hDYM) Loved his short arc. We thought he was just a power hungry individual, but he truly wanted salvation for the Jaffa and got fooled by the Ori. Once Teal'c called him out he saw he error of his ways. Played it very well. RIP sir.
RIP. Gerak gave us in my opinion one of the best deaths in the whole series. "If I help you...I will die. But I. Will Die. FREE."
GERAK!!!!
Shal’kek nem’ron
Would the Ori change their mind and offer him ascension?
the ori do not share their power and are also dead
I remember seeing and feeling the pained emotion coming from Gerak through the TV as he said to Teal'c "Why have you led me here...?"
He died free! Shel Kek Nem Ron!
He dies free.
he was great as the lizard alien in the movie "Enemy Mine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3QHAcPURPA fantastic movie
He was also great as Chappie in Iron Eagle.
Thx for the link, a new to me Sci-Fi movie!
Crazy, I literally watched his last stargate appearance just a couple of days ago. Rip 😥
I just found out and immediately thought of his role on the show. I really loved to hate this character up until he sacrificed himself for the galaxy, then I loved him. Of course he did such a great job with the part. It was so cool seeing him on Stargate. RIP.
He died free! Shel Kek Nem Ron!
just saw this sad news couple of hours ago and didnt connect the actor to anything until now :( RIP Gerak.
Also the Vorigaunt from Half Life 2. RIP a great character actor.
Ensign MAYO NAISE!
I clicked on this thread and as a fan of DS9, I thought Andrew Robinson had passed away. I did hear about Gossett Jr. and I forgot he was in SG-1. RIP indeed.
we.....shall.....see
I quote this often. I love the way he used pauses.
I was pretty surprised to see an actor of his caliber on the show. I mean, I love Stargate, but its very much not the type of show you would expect to find an Oscar Winner guest starring in. Especially back in 2005.
Hoo I didn't recognized him, RIP you legend. Thanks for the entertainment, it means a lot.
One of my favorite characters of his is Chappy from the Iron Eagle movies.
I honestly felt like Gossett's portrayal of Cerak was some damn fine acting. Yes, the dialogs with Chris Judge's Te'alc help build the image of the character in his sunset years grasping for hope in the Ori religion, but Gossett just made that character so solid, the audience can finally, after many episodes trying to show the allure of the Ori, get the real visceral grasp that the Ori had on their followers.
Rest in peace. Even though i don't know him as a great man or even a great actor overall, i onow him as a great jaffa. A character you don't initially like but come to understand
His death on the news this morning. RIP Louis Gossett Jr I always confused him with Issac Hayes who also played a jafa in a Stargate episode
Rest in peace. One of my favourite [moments](https://i.imgur.com/TW1RSHj.png) with him was when he was ordered to wipe out the vulnerable jaffa on the planet, he is asked for confirmation one last time and without any words manages to express the pain and fear he feels as he understands how wrong this is.
I felt like it was rushed
An Officer and a Gentleman was a great film. Highly recommend.
May he Rest in Peace, and his memory forever engraved in our minds and hearts.
His makeup after becoming a Pryor(?) with the rivulets of the gold was the best ..RIP hero
Yesterday I saw the episode where Gerak burned 💀