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Gary Usher (1938–1990)

Soundtrack | Actor | Composer

Songwriter, producer, arranger, and occasional singer Gary Lee Usher was a major figure in the California rock music scene of the 60s. He was born on December 14, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. Gary grew up in New England; he attended Norcross grammar school and graduated from Westborough high school in Massachusetts in 1957... See full bio »

Born:

Gary Lee Usher
in Los Angeles County, California, USA

Died:

(age 51) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel


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2011 We Need to Talk About Kevin (writer: "In My Room" / as Usher)
 
2006 Happy Feet (writer: "In My Room")
 
2000 Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (TV documentary) (writer: "Beach Party", "Surfin' And A-Swingin'", "Muscle Bustle")
 
1998 The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert (documentary) (writer: "In My Room" - uncredited)
 
1996/II Mother ("In My Room")
 
1987 Back to the Beach (producer: "California Sun", "Catch a Wave", "Love on the Rise", "Pipeline", "Surfin' Bird" / "Love on the Rise")
 
1987 Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (writer: "Let's Go To Heaven In My Car" / producer: "Let's Go To Heaven In My Car")
 
1986 One Crazy Summer (writer: "In My Room")
 
1965 Beach Ball (writer: "My Buddy Seat")
 
1965 Ski Party (writer: "Ski Party", "The Gasser")
 
1965 Beach Blanket Bingo (writer: "I'll Never Change Him" - uncredited / "Cycle Set")
 
1964 Bikini Beach ("Bikini Drag", "Record Run")
 
1964 Muscle Beach Party (music: "Muscle Beach Party", "Runnin' Wild", "Muscle Bustle", "My First Love", "Surfin' Woodie", "Surfer's Holiday" / lyrics: "Muscle Beach Party", "Runnin' Wild", "Muscle Bustle", "My First Love", "Surfin' Woodie", "Surfer's Holiday")
 
1963 Beach Party ("Beach Party", "Swingin' and a-Surfin'", "Secret Surfin' Spot")
 
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1964 Bikini Beach
Surfer
 
1964 Muscle Beach Party
Beach Boy
 
1963 Beach Party
Beach Boy (uncredited)
 
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1987 Back to the Beach (vintage music consultant)
 

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Beach Party -- An anthropologist studies the wild dating and mating habits of Malibu teenagers. When his research backfires, he goes off with his assistant, a woman closer to his own age.
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CD compilation: "Barefoot Adventure: The 4 Star Sessions 1962-1966" (2008/Sundazed) See more »
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Personal Quote:

We were writing about what kids were doing in those days. You have to understand, Brian [Brian Wilson] had never been on a surfboard in his life. Denny [Dennis Wilson] was the real surfer. Denny went surfing every weekend, so the surfing music and terminology that came from him was totally authentic... See more »

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Father of Gary Usher Jr.. See more »

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Sagittarius