Michael St. Gerard

Michael St. Gerard (born January 22, 1961)[1] is an American former actor.

Michael St. Gerard
Born (1961-01-22) January 22, 1961
New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, pastor
Years active1987–1994

Career

St. Gerard started by appearing in Japanese commercials and off-Broadway shows. His first movie was 1987's Senior Week. He is most recognized for his role as Link in John Waters's Hairspray (1988).

In 1989, St. Gerard starred in two movies in which he portrayed Elvis Presley: Heart of Dixie and Great Balls of Fire!. His portrayal of Elvis in both films led him to being cast a third time as young Elvis in the 1990 TV series Elvis, appearing in all 10 episodes.[2] He also appeared in 1993 as Elvis's mirror image in the penultimate episode of Quantum Leap, titled "Memphis Melody."

He later appeared as an acting teacher in the second season of Beverly Hills, 90210. He then made a few direct-to-video films, including Into the Sun (1992), Live Wire, and Replikator (1994)[3]

In 1994, St. Gerard had a spiritual awakening after leading a Sunday School class, and after it, he decided to retire from acting at age 33 to focus on religious instruction. He became a pastor in the Harlem area of New York City, extending himself and his church in particular to inner-city youths. As of 2014, he still was working as a pastor at the Harlem Square Church.[4]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1987Senior WeekEverett
1988HairsprayLink Larkin
1989Great Balls of Fire!Elvis Presley
1989Heart of DixieElvis Presley
1990ElvisElvis Presley13-episode miniseries
1990ABC Afterschool SpecialBobby StewartEpisode: "Over the Limit"
1991Life Goes OnJed ChandlerEpisode: "Head Over Heels"
1991Beverly Hills, 90210Chris Suiter4 episodes
1992Star TimeHenry Pinkle
1992Into the SunLt. Wolf
1992Live WireBen
1993Quantum LeapElvis PresleyEpisode: "Memphis Melody – July 3, 1954"
1993Based on an Untrue StoryCrackTelevision film
1994Law & OrderKent HalliwellEpisode: "Golden Years"
1994ReplikatorLudo Ludovic

References
  1. "Michael St. Gerard". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  2. "Whatever Happened to: Michael St. Gerard". October 13, 2011.
  3. "Michael St. Gerard".
  4. http://podbay.fm/show/388344203/e/1405893600
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