Wissenswertes

Had been battling obesity his entire life and in his later years had maxed out at over 350 pounds, resulting in him suffering from a number of life threatening complications including diabetes and congestive heart failure. It 1988, he had a form of weight loss surgery known as a mini-gastric bypass, and by 1990, his weight dropped to 220 pounds and improved his health dramatically.

Best known for his role as Captain William 'Buck' Rogers on Buck Rogers (1979). Like Gil Gerard in his early years, the original literary Anthony Rogers was also a chemical engineer by profession. This was stated in the seminal Buck Rogers novella "Armageddon 2419 A.D." (1928) written by Philip Francis Nowlan.

Father, with Connie Sellecca, of son Gib Gerard.

Has begun his own production company called Prudhomme Productions (2005).

Attended the University of Central Arkansas but dropped out before graduation.

Was sometimes mistaken for actor Lee Majors in his early years.

Good friends with fellow Arkansas native and former US President Bill Clinton. They have known each other for nearly 30 years.