Person Biography:
George Vincent "Skip" Homeier was born on October 5, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career in radio at the age of six and made his film debut at 14 in the 1944 movie "Tomorrow, the World!". He continued to work in films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, often playing troubled or callous characters.
As he grew older, Homeier transitioned to more adult roles, starring in westerns and crime dramas such as "Halls of Montezuma" and "The Gunfighter". He also appeared in several TV anthology series and had a starring role in the 1960 TV series "Dan Raven".
In the 1960s, Homeier began to focus more on television, guest-starring in a wide range of popular shows including "Wanted: Dead or Alive", "The Addams Family", and "Star Trek". He also appeared in a few films, including "Stark Fear" and "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken".
In the 1970s, Homeier had a regular role in the TV series "The Interns" and continued to work in television, appearing in shows such as "Owen Marshall" and "The Streets of San Francisco". He also worked in TV movies and mini-series, including "Two for the Money" and "Helter Skelter".
Homeier phased out his career in the 1980s and retired completely following a role in the 1982 film "Quell and Co.". He passed away on June 25, 2017, at the age of 86, from spinal myelopathy in Indian Wells, California. He was survived by his second wife, Della Sharman, and two sons from his first marriage.
