Gailard Sartain

Gailard Sartain

Deceased · Born: Sep 18, 1943 · Died: Jun 19, 2025

Personal Details

BornSep 18, 1943 Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Spouse
  • Mary Jo Regier

    ( Dec 31, 1988 to Jun 19, 2025 )
  • Ann Sheridan Rummerfield

    ( Mar 21, 1970 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Gailard Lee Elliot Sartain Sr.
  • Elizabeth Frances Ball
Relatives
  • Janet Beth Sartain (Beams) (Sibling)

Biography

Person Biography:

Born with a passion for the arts, this talented individual earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Tulsa. As a skilled illustrator, they have made a name for themselves by designing iconic record covers, such as Leon Russell's "Will O' the Wisp", and creating illustrations for nationally renowned magazines.

Beyond their artistic talents, this multifaceted personality also ventured into the world of comedy, hosting and creating Tulsa's first late-night offbeat comedy program, "Dr. Mazeppa Pompazoidi's Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting". The show featured a diverse range of guest stars, including the renowned Gary Busey and Jim "Buck" Millaway.

Following the success of their comedy program, this talented individual has continued to thrive in the entertainment industry, maintaining a successful acting career in both television and motion pictures.

Career

2005
Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown as Charles Dean
2002
2001
Ali
Ali as Gordon Davidson
2000
The Replacements
The Replacements as Pilachowski
That Championship Season
That Championship Season as High School Principal (uncredited)
1998
The Patriot
The Patriot as Floyd Chisolm
1997
RocketMan
RocketMan as Mr. Randall (uncredited)
1996
The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill as Sheriff Gary Walsh
1995
Open Season
Open Season as George Plunkett
Speechless
Speechless as Lee Cutler
Wagons East
Wagons East as J.P. Moreland (uncredited)
Clean Slate
Clean Slate as Judge Block
1993
Sandman
Sandman as Dave
The Real McCoy
The Real McCoy as Gary Buckner
Cooperstown
Cooperstown as Georgia State Trooper
1992
Equinox
Equinox as Dandridge
Wishman
Wishman as Dr. Abe Rogers
1991
Death Falls
Death Falls as Hearse Driver
The Chase
The Chase as Hammer
Guilty by Suspicion
Guilty by Suspicion as Chairman Wood
Love at Large
Love at Large as Taxi Driver
1989
Blaze
Blaze as LaGrange
1988
Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning as Sheriff Stuckey
The Moderns
The Moderns as New York Critic
Leader of the Band
Leader of the Band as Elmo De Lavallard
Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven as Sam Morrell
1986
The Big Easy
The Big Easy as Chef Paul
1985
Trouble in Mind
Trouble in Mind as Fat Adolph
1984
Choose Me
Choose Me as Mueller
All of Me
All of Me as Fulton Norris
Songwriter
Songwriter as Mulreaux
1983
1981
Hard Country
Hard Country as Johnny Bob
1980
Roadie
Roadie as B.B. Muldoon
1979
The Jerk
The Jerk as Guy with Cracked Airplane Seats (uncredited)
The Buddy Holly Story
The Buddy Holly Story as The Big Bopper
1975
Nashville
Nashville as Man at Lunch Counter (uncredited)
1975