Quick Facts
Born:
1946-09-18
Birthplace:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Credits:
64 Total Roles
Gailard Sartain
Acting
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Biography
Gailard Sartain (September 18, 1946 — June 17, 2025) was an American comedian and character actor.
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".
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".
Known For
The Simpsons
Big Daddy (voice)
Mississippi Burning
Sheriff Stuckey
Ali
Gordon Davidson
The Outsiders
Jerry
Fried Green Tomatoes
Ed Couch
Elizabethtown
Charles Dean
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Munroe
The Replacements
Pilachowski
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Elizabethtown MOVIE | Charles Dean |
| 2002 | The Round and Round MOVIE | Jim Stoops |
| 2001 | Ali MOVIE | Gordon Davidson |
| 2000 | The Replacements MOVIE | Pilachowski |
| 1999 | Pirates of Silicon Valley MOVIE | Ed Roberts |
| 1999 | Existo MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | That Championship Season MOVIE | High School Principal (uncredited) |
| 1999 | The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy MOVIE | Oliver Hardy |
| 1998 | The Patriot MOVIE | Floyd Chisolm |
| 1997 | Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way MOVIE | Don Zimmer |