Gary Goldstein is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of creative pursuits. As a writer, he has made a significant impact in the film, television, and stage industries. His impressive resume boasts 17 produced telefilms, including the popular Hallmark Channel hit "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" in 2022. Additionally, he has written several indie features, such as "If You Only Knew," "Politics of Love," and "Mr. 365." His original screenplays have been sold or optioned, and he has a string of episodic TV credits, including half-hour pilots sold to NBC and Warner Bros TV.
Gary's work has also been recognized on the Los Angeles stage. In 2017, his three-sisters dramedy "April, May & June" premiered at Theatre 40 of Beverly Hills, earning five Broadway World award nominations, including Best Local Production. Other notable stage credits include the comedies "Just Men," "Parental Discretion," and "Three Grooms and a Bride," which all enjoyed long, well-reviewed runs. His family dramedy "Curtain Call" premiered at Pacific Repertory Theatre in Carmel, CA, while "Dinner at the Harbor Reef," a drama based on fact, rumor, and Hollywood, debuted in a staged reading at Theatre 40 in 2019.
Gary has also made a name for himself as a film reviewer and feature writer for the Los Angeles Times since 2007. His debut novel, "The Last Birthday Party," was published in August 2021 by Hadleigh House and received critical acclaim. His second novel, the family drama "The Mother I Never Had," was published in October 2022 and was named one of the "Must-Read Books of Fall 2022" by Town & Country magazine. His latest novel, the coming-of-age romantic dramedy "Please Come to Boston," was published in September 2024.
