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Courtney Gains

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Courtney Gains
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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 L.A.Noir ,Faster, Grand Theft Auto ; Los Santos Drug Wars, The Wrath of Becky , Charming the Hearts of Men and Queen Bees.

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, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia,Criminal Minds and Tales.

Gains has also worked as and acting coach and a musician. He once performed live on stage with Phish Releasing several records, Ripple Street in 2016, Acoustic Gains 2021 and Safe Haven 2023. He performs regularly in his 3 piece band THE COURTNEY GAINS GROUP.

With over 140 credits to his name in a wide variety of roles, Gains celebrates 40 years in the film and television business.
BornAugust 22
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      • 16 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

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

    Credits

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    • Room 13
      • Scott
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Lookout Weekend: Cruel Summer IV
      • Sgt. Rossi
      • Post-production
    • The Deceived
      • Deputy Jed
      • Post-production
    • The Barn Part III
      • Pre-production
    • Thy Will Be Done
      • Todd Cotton
      • Completed
    • The Next Cassavetes
      • Producer
      • Post-production
    • Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
      • Paul Portray
      • Pre-production
    • DIRT
      • Rocco Castle
      • In Production
    • The Ascent of Devil's Peak [Director's Cut]
      • Andrew
      • Post-production
    • 3rd Floor
      • Tim Keller
      • Pre-production



    • Infernal (2025)
      Infernal
      7.3
      • Dewayne
      • 2025
    • The Haunting of Michael Barrow (2025)
      The Haunting of Michael Barrow
      4.5
      • John Barrow
      • 2025
    • My Redneck Neighbor: Chapter 2 - Let the Games Begin (2024)
      My Redneck Neighbor: Chapter 2 - Let the Games Begin
      • Dirk Reddick
      • 2024
    • Courtney Gains, Armando Gutierrez, and Eliana Ghen in Christmas Cowboy (2024)
      Christmas Cowboy
      5.5
      • Colton Byers
      • 2024
    • My Redneck Neighbor: Chapter 1 - The Rednecks Are Coming (2024)
      My Redneck Neighbor: Chapter 1 - The Rednecks Are Coming
      6.4
      • Dirk Redick
      • 2024
    • Lulu Wilson in The Wrath of Becky (2023)
      The Wrath of Becky
      6.1
      • Twig
      • 2023
    • Paul T. Goldman in Paul T. Goldman (2023)
      Paul T. Goldman
      6.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Royce Auditioner (as Courtney Gaines)
      • 2023
    • Courtney Gains, Hans Hernke, Vernon Wells, Vito Trabucco, Robert Throckmorton, Lance Polland, Laura Stetman, and Steven Robert Alexander in American Bigfoot (2022)
      American Bigfoot
      7.3
      • Wesley Harlin
      • 2022
    • Tales (2017)
      Tales
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Richard
      • 2022
    • Tony Todd in Hellblazers (2022)
      Hellblazers
      4.5
      • Bernard
      • 2022
    • The Indie Escape Network (2021)
      The Indie Escape Network
      8.3
      TV Series
      • (2022)
      • 2021
    • Sean Astin, Kelsey Grammer, and Anna Friel in Charming the Hearts of Men (2021)
      Charming the Hearts of Men
      6.2
      • Mr. Spratz
      • 2021
    • Haunted: 333 (2021)
      Haunted: 333
      4.3
      • Deputy Jed
      • 2021
    • Courtney Gains, Alexandra Rose Frazier, Rob Krucible Marshall, Becki Hayes, Emily Skye, and Mary Cameron Rogers in River (2021)
      River
      3.0
      • Dr. Michael Glenn
      • 2021
    • Ann-Margret, Ellen Burstyn, James Caan, Jane Curtin, and Loretta Devine in Queen Bees (2021)
      Queen Bees
      6.4
      • Biker
      • 2021

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    • The Haunting of Michael Barrow (2025)
      The Haunting of Michael Barrow
      4.5
      • co-producer
      • 2025
    • P.J. Soles, Courtney Gains, Tony Todd, Pancho Moler, and Josh Hasty in Candy Corn (2019)
      Candy Corn
      4.1
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Gina Gershon, Whoopi Goldberg, and Charlie Sheen in 9/11 (2017)
      9/11
      4.5
      • co-producer
      • 2017
    • Wild Cardz (2016)
      Wild Cardz
      TV Series
      • producer (2016)
      • 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
      • executive producer
      • 2009
    • Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness (2009)
      Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness
      6.7
      • producer
      • 2009
    • The Phobic (2006)
      The Phobic
      7.0
      • co-producer
      • 2006
    • Dorm Daze (2003)
      Dorm Daze
      4.6
      • co-executive producer
      • 2003

    Director



    • Symptoms (2019)
      Symptoms
      9.7
      Short
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Wild Cardz (2016)
      Wild Cardz
      TV Series
      • Director (2016)
      • 2016

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    • Alternative name
      • Courtney Gaines
    • Height
      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Born
      • August 22
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
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      Good friends with Children of the Corn (1984) co star, John Franklin.

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