“Skip Homeier The Child Star Who Played a Nazi”

👉 Imagine being just 12 years old and playing a Nazi-indoctrinated child on Broadway. That was the reality for Skip Homeier (born George Vincent Homeier, 1930–2017).
In this video, we take a 2-minute look at Skip’s remarkable Hollywood journey:
• From his early days as Skippy Homeier on radio 🎙️
• To his breakthrough role in Tomorrow, the World! on Broadway and in the 1944 film 🎭
• To his later career in war movies, westerns, and iconic TV guest roles— including Star Trek: The Original Series 🚀
• And finally, his retirement and legacy.
💡 Interesting facts:
• Changed his stage name from Skippy to Skip at 18.
• Known for heavy villain roles, but also sought more heroic TV parts.
• Avoided Star Trek conventions despite being remembered fondly by fans.
📌 Skip Homeier passed away in 2017 at age 86 due to spinal myelopathy. Though largely forgotten in Hollywood history, his performances left a lasting impression on stage and screen.
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📚 Sources & References:
• Wikipedia – Skip Homeier
• Fandango Biography
• The Guardian Obituary
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