VETERAN actor Gerald Castillo, who starred in the classic 1990s sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died at age 90.
Castillo died in his home in Houston, Texas, on May 4, his wife Dayna Quinn-Castillo revealed to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The actor appeared in over 40 films and TV shows before his death, notably on General Hospital, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, All in the Family, and The Jeffersons.
Castillo is primarily recognized by his portrayal of Major Slater, the father of Mario Lopez's character A.C. Slater, in the iconic Saved by the Bell series.
He appeared on the classic sitcom in 1989 and 1992.
Born in Chicago on Dec. 23, 1932, Castillo studied acting and stage direction at his hometown Goodman Theater in the 1960s, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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He began performing with the likes of Rita Moreno, Jessica Tandy, James Broderick, Jeanne Crain, and Sherman Hemsley.
It was Hemsley who reportedly convinced Castillo to pursue an on-screen career in Los Angeles.
In 1978, Castillo made his TV debut during an episode of The Jeffersons.
He went on to appear in a slew of TV shows and films, including Dallas, Perfect Strangers, M*A*S*H, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown, and Above Suspicion.
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Castillo retired from Hollywood in 2012, moving to Houston with his wife a year later.
He is survived by his wife Quinn-Castillo, grandchildren Brian and Stephanie, and great-grandsons Allen and Bernie.
His daughter, Lisa, from his first marriage, died in 2022.
