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Pulp Fiction's Gimp Actor Hibbert Dies at 68
6 Mar
Summary
- Stephen Hibbert, known for The Gimp in Pulp Fiction, has died.
- He passed away from a heart attack in Denver at the age of 68.
- Hibbert also had a notable career as a television writer.
Writer and actor Stephen Hibbert, famed for his role as The Gimp in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, died in Denver from a heart attack. He was 68 years old.
Hibbert's career began in television writing during the 1980s, with early work on "Late Night with David Letterman." He later penned scripts for children's animated series and shows like "MADtv" and "Boy Meets World."
His most iconic role was the silent, chained character in Pulp Fiction's notorious pawn shop basement scene. Hibbert also wrote the 1994 comedy "It's Pat: The Movie" and had minor film roles.
Hibbert's passing occurs months after his Pulp Fiction co-star Peter Greene, who played Zed, also died. Hibbert remained active in Denver's arts community, teaching improv.
