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Gerald Casale

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  • Director
  • Composer
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Gerald Casale
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Gerald Casale was born on 28 July 1948 in Ravenna, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Tank Girl (1995), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) and Casino (1995). He has been married to Krista Napp since 11 September 2015.
BornJuly 28, 1948
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BornJuly 28, 1948
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      • 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Lori Petty in Tank Girl (1995)
    Tank Girl
    5.4
    • Soundtrack
    • 1995
    Amy Jo Johnson, Karan Ashley, Jean Paul Bell, Johnny Yong Bosch, Steve Cardenas, Kerry Casey, Julia Cortez, Jason David Frank, Mark Ginther, and David Yost in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
    Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
    5.3
    • Soundtrack
    • 1995
    Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci in Casino (1995)
    Casino
    8.2
    • Soundtrack
    • 1995
    Mike Myers and Heather Graham in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
    Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
    6.7
    • Soundtrack
    • 1999

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Gerald Casale and Josh Freese in DEVO's Gerald V. Casale: I'm Gonna Pay U Back (2021)
      DEVO's Gerald V. Casale: I'm Gonna Pay U Back
      Music Video
      • The Hero
      • 2021
    • Gerald Casale and Maurizio Temporin in It's All DEVO (2016)
      It's All DEVO
      Music Video
      • Gerald V. Casale (voice, as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 2016
    • Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Jessica Biel, Danny Huston, Scarlett Johansson, and Michael Stuhlbarg in Hitchcock (2012)
      Hitchcock
      6.8
      • David Kirkpatrick
      • 2012
    • Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol (1996)
      Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol
      4.7
      Video Game
      • Reverend Gassale
      • DEVO Jerry (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1996
    • Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, and Clea Lewis in Ellen (1994)
      Ellen
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Devo (uncredited)
      • 1996
    • Olivia d'Abo and David Cassidy in The Spirit of '76 (1990)
      The Spirit of '76
      5.8
      • Yale-44 (as Gerald V. Casale of Devo)
      • 1990
    • Devo and Rocky Schenck in Devo: Post Modern Man (1990)
      Devo: Post Modern Man
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Gerald Casale (as Devo)
      • 1990
    • Devo: Disco Dancer (1988)
      Devo: Disco Dancer
      Music Video
      • Gerald Casale
      • 1988
    • Devo: Are U Experienced?
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Gerald Casale
      • 1984
    • Devo: Theme from Doctor Detroit (1983)
      Devo: Theme from Doctor Detroit
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Gerald Casale
      • 1983
    • Mark Mothersbaugh and Devo in Devo: Peek-a-Boo! (1982)
      Devo: Peek-a-Boo!
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Gerald Casale
      • 1982
    • Devo: That's Good
      7.1
      Music Video
      • Gerald Casale
      • 1982
    • Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale, Gerald Casale, Robert Mothersbaugh, Alan Myers, and Devo in Devo: Time Out for Fun (1982)
      Devo: Time Out for Fun
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Gerald Casale
      • 1982
    • Square Pegs (1982)
      Square Pegs
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Gerald Casale (as Devo)
      • 1982
    • Human Highway (1982)
      Human Highway
      5.8
      • Nuclear Garbageperson (as Jerry Casale)
      • 1982

    Director

    • Gerald Casale and Josh Freese in DEVO's Gerald V. Casale: I'm Gonna Pay U Back (2021)
      DEVO's Gerald V. Casale: I'm Gonna Pay U Back
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Silverchair: Cemetery (1997)
      Silverchair: Cemetery
      6.4
      Music Video
      • Director (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1997
    • Silverchair in Silverchair: Freak (1997)
      Silverchair: Freak
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Director (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1997
    • Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol (1996)
      Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol
      4.7
      Video Game
      • Director (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1996
    • Chris Cornell in Soundgarden: Blow Up the Outside World (1996)
      Soundgarden: Blow Up the Outside World
      7.3
      Music Video
      • Director (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1996
    • Foo Fighters: I'll Stick Around (1995)
      Foo Fighters: I'll Stick Around
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Director (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1995
    • Hum: Green to Me
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Rush: Superconductor (1990)
      Rush: Superconductor
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Director (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1990
    • Rush: Mystic Rhythms (1986)
      Rush: Mystic Rhythms
      7.7
      Music Video
      • Director (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1986
    • Jane Siberry: One More Colour
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1985
    • Klymaxx: Meeting in the Ladies Room (1985)
      Klymaxx: Meeting in the Ladies Room
      7.3
      Music Video
      • Director (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1985
    • Devo: Are U Experienced?
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1984
    • Devo: Theme from Doctor Detroit (1983)
      Devo: Theme from Doctor Detroit
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1983
    • Mark Mothersbaugh and Devo in We're All Devo (1983)
      We're All Devo
      8.8
      Video
      • Director (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1983
    • Mark Mothersbaugh and Devo in Devo: Peek-a-Boo! (1982)
      Devo: Peek-a-Boo!
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1982

    Composer

    • Surgical Meth Machine - Gates of Steel (Lyric Video) - DEVO COVER (2016)
      Surgical Meth Machine - Gates of Steel (Lyric Video) - DEVO COVER
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • Gerald Casale and Maurizio Temporin in It's All DEVO (2016)
      It's All DEVO
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 2016
    • Devo: The Superman Thing
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Devo)
      • 2011
    • Fire in the Heartland: Kent State, May 4, and Student Protest in America (2020) (2010)
      Fire in the Heartland: Kent State, May 4, and Student Protest in America (2020)
      8.5
      • Composer (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 2010
    • Devo: Watch Us Work It (2007)
      Devo: Watch Us Work It
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 2007
    • Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol (1996)
      Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol
      4.7
      Video Game
      • Composer (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1996
    • Robert Palmer: Girl U Want (1994)
      Robert Palmer: Girl U Want
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1994
    • The Complete Truth About De-Evolution (1993)
      The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
      8.1
      Video
      • Composer (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1993
    • Tom Reilly in Slaughterhouse Rock (1987)
      Slaughterhouse Rock
      4.5
      • Composer (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1987
    • Robert Carradine, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Curtis Armstrong, Timothy Busfield, Andrew Cassese, and Larry B. Scott in Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987)
      Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
      5.1
      • Composer (as Gerald V. Casale)
      • 1987
    • Mark Mothersbaugh and Devo in Devo: Peek-a-Boo! (1982)
      Devo: Peek-a-Boo!
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1982
    • Devo: That's Good
      7.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1982
    • Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale, Gerald Casale, Robert Mothersbaugh, Alan Myers, and Devo in Devo: Time Out for Fun (1982)
      Devo: Time Out for Fun
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1982
    • Devo: Beautiful World (1981)
      Devo: Beautiful World
      7.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1981
    • Devo: Love Without Anger (1981)
      Devo: Love Without Anger
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1981

    Videos4

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:29
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:22
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:22
    Official Trailer
    J.R. 'Bob' Dobbs and the Church of the SubGenius
    Trailer 2:33
    J.R. 'Bob' Dobbs and the Church of the SubGenius
    Spirit of '76
    Trailer 1:45
    Spirit of '76

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Gerald V. Casale
    • Height
      • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
    • Born
      • July 28, 1948
      • Ravenna, Ohio, USA
    • Spouse
      • Krista NappSeptember 11, 2015 - present
    • Other works
      Used to play bass for DEVO.
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Interviews
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      When he was going to Kent State, he was involved in the riots and protests of 1970 and saw many of his friends die when the National Guard began to shoot down protestors. He later said that his idea that people were de-evolving began on that day.

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