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Courtney Gains

Biography

Courtney Gains

Overview

  • Born
    August 22 · Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Birth name
    Courtney Geighton Gains
  • Height
    5′ 11″ (1.80 m)

Mini bio

  • Courtney Gains first achieved success during the 1980s with a variety of roles in films such Children of the Corn (1984), Back to the Future (1985), Can't Buy Me Love (1987), Colors (1988), The 'Burbs (1989), and Memphis Belle (1990). His most recent credits include L.A.Noir ,Faster, Grand Theft Auto ; Los Santos Drug Wars, The Wrath of Becky , Charming the Hearts of Men and Queen Bees.

    In addition to his film work, Gains has guest-starred on several notable television shows including Seinfeld (1989), Monk (2002), In the Heat of the Night (1988), Tales from the Crypt (1989), ER (1994), JAG (1995), Nash Bridges (1996), Charmed (1998), Alias (2001), The Guardian (2001) (recurring role), _"My Name Is Earl" (2005)_, Bones, The Middle, and the miniseries Texas Rising, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia,Criminal Minds and Tales.

    Gains has also worked as and acting coach and a musician. He once performed live on stage with Phish Releasing several records, Ripple Street in 2016, Acoustic Gains 2021 and Safe Haven 2023. He performs regularly in his 3 piece band THE COURTNEY GAINS GROUP.

    With over 140 credits to his name in a wide variety of roles, Gains celebrates 40 years in the film and television business.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Courtney Gains

Trivia

  • Good friends with Children of the Corn (1984) co star, John Franklin.
  • Had to attend bootcamp before filming Memphis Belle (1990)
  • Writes songs and plays Guitar

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