Dominic Pace, an American actor, was born on September 21, 1975. He played a bounty hunter in The Mandalorian, specifically in the initial and third episodes.
The makeup for Pace's bounty hunter persona was created and put on by makeup artist Brian Sipe, who referred to the character as "Gekko." Pace mentioned that he had the opportunity to pick his own weapon while filming and chose a distinctive, large, heavy blaster. He characterizes his character as intense, imposing, unapologetic, and ruthless.
Pace gained honorary membership in the fan groups the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion. The mayor of Sioux City, Iowa declared July 18, 2020, as officially Gekko the Bounty Hunter aka Dominic Pace Day. On July 26, 2020, Cleveland, Tennessee presented Pace with a key to the city.
Being a longtime Star Wars enthusiast, Pace expressed that his time both on the set and wearing the costume was among the most incredible moments of his life.
- Dominic Pace at the Internet Movie Database
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