George Gelernter

Playwright, stage and film actor in Los Angeles, CA Born 29 Oct. 1933 in Orange, N.J. Died in Seattle, WA, 11 Nov. 2018 Born Gershon Ulysses Gelernter Oct. 29, 1933, in Orange, N.J. to Matthew and Ada Goldberg Gelernter, both of George's grandparents had fled anti-Jewish persecution in Europe. George migrated to counterculture Venice Beach, where he was a Venice Free Theater founder and actor. He studied acting and writing, including at the American National Theatre and Academy, Desilu Workshop, and with Lee Grant among others; joined the improv group "On Guard America"; and acted in many theaters, including the Players' Ring Theatre, Santa Monica Playhouse, and Ice House. He co-starred in "Faith of Our Fathers," an AFI Film Award winner, and appeared in more than 100 other films and videos. He wrote over 30 plays and screenplays.