Gailard Sartain

Actor

Born September 18, 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Died June 17, 2025.

Gailard Sartain (September 18, 1946 — June 17, 2025) was an American comedian and character actor.

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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".

Acting

Elizabethtown
Film, 2005
as Charles Dean
The Round and Round
Film, 2002
as Jim Stoops
Ali
Film, 2001
as Gordon Davidson
The Replacements
Film, 2000
as Pilachowski
Pirates of Silicon Valley
Film, 1999
as Ed Roberts
Existo
Film, 1999
as Colette Watchuwill
That Championship Season
Film, 1999
as High School Principal (uncredited)
The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy
Film, 1999
as Oliver Hardy
The Patriot
Film, 1998
as Floyd Chisolm
Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way
Film, 1997
as Don Zimmer
RocketMan
Film, 1997
as Mr. Randall (uncredited)
Murder in Mind
Film, 1997
as Charlie
King of the Hill
TV series, 1997
as Case Manager (voice)
The Pretender
TV series, 1996
as Tug Beaulieu
The Spitfire Grill
Film, 1996
as Sheriff Gary Walsh
Arli$$
TV series, 1996
as Hubert Lynch
Open Season
Film, 1995
as George Plunkett
Speechless
Film, 1994
as Lee Cutler
Chicago Hope
TV series, 1994
as Senator Thomason
Wagons East!
Film, 1994
as J.P. Moreland (uncredited)
Getting Even with Dad
Film, 1994
as Carl
Clean Slate
Film, 1994
as Judge Block
The Real McCoy
Film, 1993
as Gary Buckner
Walker, Texas Ranger
TV series, 1993
as C.D. Parker
Cooperstown
Film, 1993
as Georgia State Trooper
Sandman
Film, 1993
as Dave
Wishman
Film, 1992
as Dr. Abe Rogers
Equinox
Film, 1992
as Dandridge
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Film, 1992
as Munroe
Fried Green Tomatoes
Film, 1991
as Ed Couch