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Gary Spatz was born in New York and raised in New York and Miami then moved to Washington, DC to attend American University before making the move to Los Angeles. In LA, Spatz continued his study of acting with Paul Sills. He was a company member (1978- 1985) of the respected American Theater Arts in Hollywood where he continued training... See full bio »

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Playground Graduation Ceremony 2009. Gary Spatz is one of the most respected acting teachers for children in the United States. He regularly coaches actors for auditions and callbacks for feature films and episodic television. Gary's been teaching classes for children and teens for over 20 years. Gary Spatz has completed his third season as the acting coach for Dylan and Cole Sprouse, the stars of the hit Disney Channel series "the Suite Life of Zack and Cody".In the past, Gary has served as the Children’s acting coach for many television productions, including the Emmy award winning CBS sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond”, “Rosanne”, “Sister, Sister”, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show”, and “The Smart Guy” Gary Spatz's "The Playground" is located in the heart of the Century City area of Los Angeles, adjacent to the Westfield Shopping Center. The space has been designed to create a comfort zone for the actor while simultaneously providing a professional atmosphere with studio- grade lights, cameras and monitors. Gary Spatz has been the acting coach on several Disney productions including MMC (the New Mickey Mouse Club, where he also served as creative consultant) and the feature film Honey I Shrunk the Kids. He specializes in teaching young performers and has taught young actors that have gone on to star in such productions as Felicity, Beverly Hills 90210, Malcolm in the Middle, That 70s Show, Jurassic Park, and many many more. Working with Dylan and Cole Sprouse from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody - Gary Spatz is one of the most respected acting teachers for children in the United States. He regularly coaches actors for auditions and callbacks for feature films and episodic television. Gary's been teaching classes for children and teens for over 20 years. Gary Spatz being interviewed by E! True Hollywood Story. Gary Spatz is one of the most respected acting teachers for children in the United States. He regularly coaches actors for auditions and callbacks for feature films and episodic television. Gary's been teaching classes for children and teens for over 20 years. Gary Spatz has completed his third season as the acting coach for Dylan and Cole Sprouse, the stars of the hit Disney Channel series "the Suite Life of Zack and Cody".In the past, Gary has served as the Children’s acting coach for many television productions, including the Emmy award winning CBS sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond”, “Rosanne”, “Sister, Sister”, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show”, and “The Smart Guy” Gary Spatz's "The Playground" is located in the heart of the Century City area of Los Angeles, adjacent to the Westfield Shopping Center. The space has been designed to create a comfort zone for the actor while simultaneously providing a professional atmosphere with studio- grade lights, cameras and monitors. Gary Spatz has been the acting coach on several Disney productions including MMC (the New Mickey Mouse Club, where he also served as creative consultant) and the feature film Honey I Shrunk the Kids. He specializes in teaching young performers and has taught young actors that have gone on to star in such productions as Felicity, Beverly Hills 90210, Malcolm in the Middle, That 70s Show, Jurassic Park, and many many more. The Playground Los Angeles Graduation Ceremony 2009. Gary Spatz is one of the most respected acting teachers for children in the United States. He regularly coaches actors for auditions and callbacks for feature films and episodic television. Gary's been teaching classes for children and teens for over 20 years. Gary Spatz has completed his third season as the acting coach for Dylan and Cole Sprouse, the stars of the hit Disney Channel series "the Suite Life of Zack and Cody".In the past, Gary has served as the Children’s acting coach for many television productions, including the Emmy award winning CBS sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond”, “Rosanne”, “Sister, Sister”, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show”, and “The Smart Guy” Gary Spatz's "The Playground" is located in the heart of the Century City area of Los Angeles, adjacent to the Westfield Shopping Center. The space has been designed to create a comfort zone for the actor while simultaneously providing a professional atmosphere with studio- grade lights, cameras and monitors. Gary Spatz has been the acting coach on several Disney productions including MMC (the New Mickey Mouse Club, where he also served as creative consultant) and the feature film Honey I Shrunk the Kids. He specializes in teaching young performers and has taught young actors that have gone on to star in such productions as Felicity, Beverly Hills 90210, Malcolm in the Middle, That 70s Show, Jurassic Park, and many many more. Gary Spatz: "That's me with my favorite "adult kid" on the set of "DAVIS RULES"." Gary Spatz is one of the most respected acting teachers for children in the United States. He regularly coaches actors for auditions and callbacks for feature films and episodic television. Gary's been teaching classes for children and teens for over 20 years. Gary Spatz has completed his third season as the acting coach for Dylan and Cole Sprouse, the stars of the hit Disney Channel series "the Suite Life of Zack and Cody".In the past, Gary has served as the Children’s acting coach for many television productions, including the Emmy award winning CBS sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond”, “Rosanne”, “Sister, Sister”, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show”, and “The Smart Guy” Gary Spatz's "The Playground" is located in the heart of the Century City area of Los Angeles, adjacent to the Westfield Shopping Center. The space has been designed to create a comfort zone for the actor while simultaneously providing a professional atmosphere with studio- grade lights, cameras and monitors. Gary Spatz has been the acting coach on several Disney productions including MMC (the New Mickey Mouse Club, where he also served as creative consultant) and the feature film Honey I Shrunk the Kids. He specializes in teaching young performers and has taught young actors that have gone on to star in such productions as Felicity, Beverly Hills 90210, Malcolm in the Middle, That 70s Show, Jurassic Park, and many many more. Gary Spatz's The Playground Los Angeles. Gary Spatz is one of the most respected acting teachers for children in the United States. He regularly coaches actors for auditions and callbacks for feature films and episodic television. Gary's been teaching classes for children and teens for over 20 years. Gary Spatz has completed his third season as the acting coach for Dylan and Cole Sprouse, the stars of the hit Disney Channel series "the Suite Life of Zack and Cody".In the past, Gary has served as the Children’s acting coach for many television productions, including the Emmy award winning CBS sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond”, “Rosanne”, “Sister, Sister”, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show”, and “The Smart Guy” Gary Spatz's "The Playground" is located in the heart of the Century City area of Los Angeles, adjacent to the Westfield Shopping Center. The space has been designed to create a comfort zone for the actor while simultaneously providing a professional atmosphere with studio- grade lights, cameras and monitors. Gary Spatz has been the acting coach on several Disney productions including MMC (the New Mickey Mouse Club, where he also served as creative consultant) and the feature film Honey I Shrunk the Kids. He specializes in teaching young performers and has taught young actors that have gone on to star in such productions as Felicity, Beverly Hills 90210, Malcolm in the Middle, That 70s Show, Jurassic Park, and many many more.
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2011 Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (acting coach)
 
2005-2008 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (TV series) (acting coach - 87 episodes)
– Mr. Tipton Comes to Visit (2008) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Let Us Entertain You (2008) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Benchwarmers (2008) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Romancing the Phone (2008) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Doin' Time in Suite 2330 (2008) (acting coach - uncredited)
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2003-2005 Everybody Loves Raymond (TV series) (acting coach - 52 episodes)
– The Finale (2005) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Pat's Secret (2005) (acting coach - uncredited)
– The Power of No (2005) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Sister-In-Law (2005) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Tasteless Frank (2005) (acting coach - uncredited)
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1997-1999 Smart Guy (TV series) (acting coach - 45 episodes)
– Cross Talk (1999) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Crushed (1999) (acting coach - uncredited)
– It Takes Two (1999) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Can't Buy Me Love (1999) (acting coach - uncredited)
– From a to Double D (1999) (acting coach - uncredited)
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1994-1998 Sister, Sister (TV series) (acting coach - 96 episodes)
– Twins or Consequences (1998) (acting coach - uncredited)
– For the People (1998) (acting coach - uncredited)
– My Father's House (1998) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Greek to Me (1998) (acting coach - uncredited)
– The Domino Effect (1998) (acting coach - uncredited)
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1990-1997 Roseanne (TV series) (acting coach - 185 episodes)
– Into That Good Night: Part 1 (1997) (acting coach)
– Into That Good Night: Part 2 (1997) (acting coach)
– Arsenic and Old Mom (1997) (acting coach)
– The Truth Be Told (1997) (acting coach)
– Roseanne-Feld (1997) (acting coach)
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1995-1997 The Jeff Foxworthy Show (TV series) (acting coach - 41 episodes)
– Field of Schemes (1997) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Twister of Fate (1997) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Wrestling Opera (1997) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Real Men (1997) (acting coach - uncredited)
– The Good, the Bad and the Hairless (1997) (acting coach - uncredited)
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1990-1995 The All New Mickey Mouse Club (TV series) (acting coach - 16 episodes)
– Episode #7.17 (1995) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Episode dated 22 October 1994 (1994) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Music Day (1993) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Episode dated 6 July 1993 (1993) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Episode #6.18 (1993) (acting coach - uncredited)
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1991-1992 Davis Rules (TV series) (acting coach - 29 episodes)
– The Girl with Someone Extra (1992) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Brother, Can You Spend a Dime? (1992) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Ferry Tale (1992) (acting coach - uncredited)
– A Foggy Day on Puget Sound (1992) (acting coach - uncredited)
– Everybody Comes to Nick's (1992) (acting coach - uncredited)
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1989 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (acting coach - uncredited)
 
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2012 Surprising Merrily
Merrily's Lawyer (voice)
 
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2008 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
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– Young Hollywood: A to Zac (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Biography (TV series documentary)
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– Justin Timberlake (2008) … Himself
– The New Mickey Mouse Club (2008) … Himself
 
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