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Courtney Gains

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Courtney Gains at an event for S.W.A.T. (2003)
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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 Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness (2009) (which he also produced), Faster (2010), L.A.Noir (video game) , Field of Lost Shoes, and Fun House Massacre.

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.

Gains has also worked as and acting coach and a musician. He once performed live on stage with Phish and has a solo album. He released an EP with his band Ripple Street in 2013 and a Full LP is coming out in 2016.

With over 100 credits to his name in a wide variety of roles, Gains celebrates 30 + years in the film and television business.
BornAugust 22, 1965
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Linda Hamilton and Courtney Gains in Children of the Corn (1984)
Crispin Glover and Courtney Gains in Back to the Future (1985)
Tom Hanks, Corey Feldman, Bruce Dern, Cory Danziger, Rick Ducommun, Courtney Gains, and Wendy Schaal in The 'Burbs (1989)
Henry Gibson and Courtney Gains in The 'Burbs (1989)
Tom Hanks and Courtney Gains in The 'Burbs (1989)
Bruce Dern and Courtney Gains in The 'Burbs (1989)
Courtney Gains and Jeremy Zelig in The Quiet Ones (2010)
Courtney Gains and Jennifer Butler in The Quiet Ones (2010)
Tom Hanks, Rick Ducommun, and Courtney Gains in The 'Burbs (1989)
Carrie Fisher, Courtney Gains, and Wendy Schaal in The 'Burbs (1989)
Courtney Gains in Field of Lost Shoes (2015)
Courtney Gains

Known for

Tom Hanks in The 'Burbs (1989)
The 'Burbs
6.8
  • Hans Klopek
  • 1989
Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future
8.5
  • Dixon
  • 1985
Children of the Corn (1984)
Children of the Corn
5.6
  • Malachai
  • 1984
Amanda Peterson and Patrick Dempsey in Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
Can't Buy Me Love
6.7
  • Kenneth Wurman
  • 1987

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Actor

  • The Wrath of Becky
    • Post-production
  • 3rd Floor
    • Pre-production
  • My Red Neck Neighbor
    • Post-production
  • The Bleeding Dark
    • Post-production
  • The Red Man's View
    • Pre-production
  • The Next Cassavetes
    • Post-production
  • Haunted: 333
    • Post-production
  • HOLLYWOODLAND of HOPE & LIES
    • In Development
  • Eden Falls
    • Pre-production
  • Room 13
    • Post-production
  • Paul T. Goldman (2023)
    Paul T. Goldman
    • (as Courtney Gaines)
  • Courtney Gains, Hans Hernke, Vernon Wells, Vito Trabucco, Robert Throckmorton, Lance Polland, Laura Stetman, and Steven Robert Alexander in American Bigfoot (2022)
    American Bigfoot
  • Tales (2017)
    Tales
  • Grand Theft Auto Online (2022)
    Grand Theft Auto Online
    • (voice)
  • Tony Todd in Hellblazers (2022)
    Hellblazers
  • The Indie Escape Network (2021)
    The Indie Escape Network
  • Sean Astin, Kelsey Grammer, and Anna Friel in Charming the Hearts of Men (2021)
    Charming the Hearts of Men
  • Courtney Gains, Alexandra Rose, Rob Krucible Marshall, Becki Hayes, Emily Skye, and Mary Cameron Rogers in River (2021)
    River
  • Ann-Margret, Ellen Burstyn, James Caan, Jane Curtin, and Loretta Devine in Queen Bees (2021)
    Queen Bees
  • Await the Dawn (2020)
    Await the Dawn
  • P.J. Soles, Courtney Gains, Tony Todd, Pancho Moler, and Josh Hasty in Candy Corn (2019)
    Candy Corn
  • The Silent Natural (2019)
    The Silent Natural
  • Danielle Harris, Chad Michael Murray, Doug Van Liew, Candice De Visser, and Mary Kathryn Bryant in Camp Cold Brook (2018)
    Camp Cold Brook
  • Deadly Crush (2018)
    Deadly Crush
  • Corey Feldman in Corbin Nash (2018)
    Corbin Nash

Producer

  • The Bleeding Dark
    • Post-production
  • P.J. Soles, Courtney Gains, Tony Todd, Pancho Moler, and Josh Hasty in Candy Corn (2019)
    Candy Corn
  • Gina Gershon, Whoopi Goldberg, and Charlie Sheen in 9/11 (2017)
    9/11
  • Wild Cardz (2016)
    Wild Cardz
    • (2016)
  • Eileen Dietz, Courtney Gains, Promise LaMarco, Margo Romero, Edward E. Romero, Scott Alonzo, Jade Kelley, Sky Kelley, and Michael Ireland in Sibling Rivalry (2009)
    Sibling Rivalry
  • Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness (2009)
    Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness
  • The Phobic (2006)
    The Phobic
  • Dorm Daze (2003)
    Dorm Daze

Director

  • Symptoms (2019)
    Symptoms
  • Wild Cardz (2016)
    Wild Cardz
    • (2016)
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Sweet Home Alabama: 10th Anniversary Edition
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Sweet Home Alabama: 10th Anniversary Edition
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Sweet Home Alabama: 10th Anniversary Edition
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Faster: Trailer #2
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Faster: Trailer #2
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Charming the Hearts of Men
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Camp Cold Brook
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Camp Cold Brook
Candy Corn
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Candy Corn

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    • August 22, 1965
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
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    TV commercial for Jack In The Box.
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    Had to attend bootcamp before filming Memphis Belle (1990)

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