Michael St. Gerard

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

Career

Early work

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' Hairspray (1988).

As Elvis

In 1989 he 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 ten episodes.[2] He also appeared in 1993 as Elvis' mirror image in the penultimate episode of Quantum Leap titled "Memphis Melody."

Later acting work

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

Retirement from acting

In 1994, St. Gerard had a spiritual awakening after leading a Sunday School class, and, with it, decided to retire from acting at age 33 and focus his energies on religious instruction. He subsequently became a pastor in the Harlem area of New York City, extending himself and his church in particular to inner-city youths, and spends little time reflecting on his past stardom. As of 2014 he was still 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 on ABC
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
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References
  1. "Michael St. Gerard". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  2. http://www.weht.net/WEHT/Michael_St._Gerard__.html
  3. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/michael-st-gerard/166317
  4. http://podbay.fm/show/388344203/e/1405893600
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