Gene Greytak

Gene Greytak (November 14, 1925 – February 28, 2010) was a real estate broker, who made a career as an actor by impersonating Pope John Paul II because of his facial resemblance to the pontiff.[1]

Gene Greytak
Greytak in a promotional photo showing his resemblance to Pope John Paul II
Born
Eugene Edward Greytak

(1925-11-14)November 14, 1925
Trumbull, Connecticut
DiedFebruary 28, 2010(2010-02-28) (aged 84)
Tustin, California
Occupation(s)impersonator, actor
SpouseDorothy Greytak (c. 1947-2010 his death)
Greytak in Budapest, 1993

Greytak was Catholic, and had at least the tacit permission of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to impersonate the pope. Greytak died on February 28, 2010.

Filmography
YearTitleRolesNotes
1988Night CourtThe PopeTV series, 1 episode
ALFPope John Paul IITV series, 2 episodes
1989Just the Ten of UsPopeTV series, 1 episode
1990One Night StandPope John Paul IITV series, 1 episode
RepossessedThe PopeFilm
"King of Wishful Thinking"PopeMusic video
1991Hot Shots!Pope John Paul IIFilm
The Golden GirlsThe PopeTV series. One episode
1992Sister ActThe PopeFilm
1993Murphy BrownPope John Paul IITV series, 1 episode.
1994Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult PopeFilm
1995Picket FencesPope John Paul IITV series, 1 episode.
1997Everybody Loves RaymondThe PopeSitcom, 1 episode.
1998The Wayans Bros.PopeTV series, 1 episode.
1999Just the TicketPopeFilm
Ally McBealPopeTV series, 1 episode.
2004Miss Cast Away and the Island GirlsYour HolinessFilm, (final film role)

References
  1. Obituary Los Angeles Times, March 4, 2010; page AA7.
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