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The Old Man and the Sea1990, TV-Movie |
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Gary played a supporting role in this film based on the Ernest Hemingway
novel. As Tom Pruitt, a writer who was struggling to produce his next story,
he became caught up in the troubles of the old fisherman Santiago, finding
meaning to his own life in the process. Anthony Quinn portrayed Santiago,
while Patricia Clarkson played Tom's wife. Buy it on VHS.  |
Son of the Morning Star1991, TV-Miniseries |
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| Gary portrayed General George Armstrong Custer in this story told from
the a slightly different viewpoint. He manages to capture Custer's arrogance
and many peculiarities while still making him a sympathetic character.
It's a large, sweeping film, co-starring Rosanna Arquette, Rodney Grant,
Dean Stockwell and David Strathairn. Buy it on
VHS!
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The Switch1993, TV-Movie |
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Gary was terrific in this film conveying the emotions of Larry McAfee,
who was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident. Angry and frustrated with a
system that drains him of his insurance money and leaves him in one nursing
home after another, he sues for the right to have a switch installed on
his ventilator that will allow him to turn the machine off. This unusually
complex portrayal of the issues of "quality of life" is one of Gary's best
performances.
This true story also starred Craig T. Nelson. |
In the Line of Fire1993, Feature Film |
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| Gary played a supporting role in this film as Clint Eastwood's difficult
young boss, Bill Watts, always at odds with Eastwood's Secret Service agent,
who is trying to deal with past demons and a present villain. Other cast
members include Rene Russo and Gary's Steppenwolf colleagues, John Malkovich
and John Mahoney. Buy it on VHS
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When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn1993, TV-Miniseries |
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As Vietnam veteran John Hearn, Gary portrayed a dreamer always looking
for a way to a better life for himself and his young son. His plans took
a turn to the dark side when he met up with Debbie Bannister, played by
Marg Helgenberger, who had an agenda of her own, in which John became a
pawn. Gary did an effective job of portraying the agony of a man torn between
love and his desire to do the right thing in this film based
on a true story. |
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics1994, TV-Movie |
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| Gary played James in this segment of a special based on unfilmed episodes
of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone. His character, a physician,
was the supportive boyfriend of Amy Irving, who continually sees what may
be her own dangerous future reflected on the screen of a revival cinema.
Watch carefully for his first appearance! |
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A Time to Heal (Jenny's Story)1994, TV-Movie |
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In this film, based on a true story, Gary played attorney Jay Barton,
the husband of Jenny, a young mother who has a stroke just after the birth
of their second child. She struggles against going to therapy and learning
how to live again and he supports her through her long road back to recovery--but
has issues of his own to deal with. His co-star is Nicollette Sheridan. |
Fall From Grace1994, TV-Miniseries |
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| In this British television film, Gary played Tom, an American stationed
in Germany during World War II. His performance stands out among a cast
that includes such British notables as James Fox, Michael York, and Patsy
Kensit. Purchase the VHS
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The Brady Bunch Movie1994, Feature Film |
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Gary uncannily captured the spirit of Mike Brady in this ode to the
1970s television series. His vacuous expressions and permed wig added to
his dead-on impersonation of the late Robert Reed, and he got terrific
reviews in this role! This film really allowed Gary
a showcase for his comedic talents. Shelley Long co-starred. It's
available on
VHS.
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Cyclops, Baby..1994, Short Feature Film |
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| His protrayal of creepy southern deputy Bertram Manks in this film
showed that Gary was capable of playing a blackhearted character with no
remorse. He terrorizes a young yuppy couple who made the mistake of not
coming to a full stop at a stop sign in his jurisdiction. You're never
quite sure just what to believe in this independent film. Both violent
and darkly funny, it co-stars Josh Charles, Kelly Rutherford and Geoffrey
Lewis. |
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American Gothic1995-96, TV Series |
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This underrated and underpromoted series starred Gary as Sheriff Lucas
Buck, who runs the town of Trinity, South Carolina....and just might be
the devil himself, or his close personal friend. Gary's portrayal of the
charming, evil Lucas Buck is one of his most memorable performances. His
co-stars included Lucas Black, Brenda Bakke, Nick Searcy, Paige Turco,
Jake Weber and Sarah Paulson. Be sure to visit Virtual
Trinity to
learn more about this excellent show. |
A Very Brady Sequel1996, Feature Film |
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| Gary reprised his role as Mike Brady, the father who never runs out
of pithy advice in this sequel toThe Brady Bunch Movie. Mike is
a bit more flustered this time around, but Gary is still eerily accurate
in his impression of Robert Reed. He also makes a brief cameo in the Hawaii
sequence looking a bit more like himself. Shelley Long and Tim Matheson
co-star. Buy it on
VHS tape.
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For My Daughter's Honor1996, TV-Movie |
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In this fact-based film, Gary protrays Pete Nash, a high
school football coach who seduces a 14-year-old student. He gives an interesting
performance, progressively changing his method of attracting her
to increasingly adult levels as their relationship reaches more adult plateaus.
Nicholle Tom co-stars; watch for Gary's wife, Teddi Siddall, as Pete's wife. (Did you love the song that Pete gave to his victim? It's "O What a Thrill"
from The Mavericks' "What a Crying Shame" CD--and the whole CD is terrific.)
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Lies He Told1997, TV-Movie |
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| Gary played David Bay, a war hero who just can't adjust to everyday
life in this film based on a true story. A married man with two sons, he
falls in love with another woman and fakes his own death to be with her.
When his life with his new wife develops financial problems, he falls back
on his danger-laden background to solve them. Co-starring with Gary are
Karen Sillas and Teddi Siddall. |
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Santa Fe1997, Feature Film |
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This romantic comedy-drama takes aim at Sante Fe's New Age healers
and gurus. Gary protrays Paul Thomas, a cop who leaves to join a cult--a
cult which ends in violence. Swearing off the spiritual quest that has
haunted him most of his life, he tries in vain to avoid meeting Eleanor
(Lolita Davidovich), a spiritual advisor--but when he does, he ends up
falling in love with her. The film also stars Tina Majorino, Sheila Kelley
and Jere Burns. |
Gang Related1997, Feature Film |
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| Gary plays Richard Simms, the supervisor and friend of an undercover
DEA agent killed by bad cops who think he's a drug dealer. When the cops
try to cover up what really happened, Gary's character wants some answers!
Gang Related also stars James Belushi, Tupac Shakur, James Earl
Jones and Dennis Quaid. And don't let the title fool you, or keep you away--it
has nothing to do with gangs, and is actually an extremely dark comedy.
Purchase it on VHS
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I'll Be Home for Christmas1998, Feature Film |
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A spoiled rich kid (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) has to hitchhike his way across the country--wearing a Santa Claus suit--in order to get the Porsche his father promised him for Christmas. Meanwhile, his girlfriend may be leaving him for another guy. Gary plays the coddling dad in this comedy from Arlene Sanford, who also directed him in A Very Brady Sequel. Others in the cast include Jessica Biel and Andy Lauer. |
A Simple Plan1998, Feature Film |
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| When two brothers find a large stash of money in the wreckage of a
plane, they decide upon what they think is a simple plan that will allow
them to keep the money for themselves. Then Agent Baxter (Gary) shows up
to investigate, and the brothers' plan starts to spin out of control. This
film, directed by American Gothic executive producer Sam Raimi,
also stars Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton and Bridget Fonda. Buy it on
DVD
or VHS!
(Note: The pictures for this film contain spoilers.)
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Office Space1999, Feature Film |
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An everyday guy takes on the corporate culture in this first live-action
comedy directed by King of the Hill and Beavis and Butthead
creator Mike Judge. Gary is his heartless boss who makes his life
miserable. The film also stars Jennifer Aniston, Stephen Root
and Alexandra Wentworth. It is based on an animated short, Milton,
done by Judge several years ago. |
Crusade1999, TV Series |
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| Gary plays Captain Matthew Gideon, commander of the starship Excalibur,
in this thirteen-episode spinoff of Babylon 5. The Excalibur's mission is to
find a way to stop a virus that will wipe out all of mankind within five
years. Capt. Gideon is in charge of the mission--but he's a man with
a secret! Others in the cast include Carrie Dobro, Peter Woodward,
Daniel Dae Kim, Marjean Holden and David Allen Brooks. |
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Kiss the Sky1999, Cable Film |
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Two successful businessmen, frustrated and bored with their careers and
families, decide to seek new meaning in their lives by journeying to the
Philippines. There they become involved with a young woman who changes their
outlook on life, and the repercussions of that relationship sends them each
in a new, unexpected direction. The film also stars William Petersen and
Sheryl Lee.
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