- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGailard Lee Elliot Sartain Jr.
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Graduated from the University of Tulsa with a BFA. A successful illustrator, Sartain's artistic credits range from record cover designs such as Leon Russell's "Will O' the Wisp" to illustrations for nationally published magazines. Sartain created and hosted Tulsa's first late night off-the-wall comedy program, "Dr. Mazeppa Pompazoidi's Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting". Guest stars included Gary Busey and 'Jim "Buck" Millaway'. Following "Dr. Mazeppa Pompazoidi's Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting", Sartain has maintained a successful acting career in television and motion pictures.
- IMDb mini biography by: MJS
- SpousesMary Jo Regier(December 31, 1988 - June 19, 2025) (his death)Ann Sheridan Rummerfield(March 21, 1970 - 1987) (divorced, 3 children)
- ChildrenSarah Elizabeth Sheridan Sartain (Campbell)Benjamin Gailard SartainEsther Irene Frances Sartain (Pitcock)
- ParentsGailard Lee Elliot Sartain Sr.Elizabeth Frances Ball
- RelativesJanet Beth Sartain (Beams)(Sibling)Teddy(Great Grandchild)Chole(Grandchild)
- Often cast in Alan Rudolph films.
- Went to High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma with author S.E. Hinton who wrote The Outsiders, he had a part in the movie.
- An accomplished artist.
- Retired from acting because he loved making Elizabethtown (2005) so much, he thought it couldn't get any better. He would however consider returning if something really appealed.
- Was considered for the role of Otis in Superman (1978).
- Gary Busey got his start on the Gailard Sartain show in Oklahoma.
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