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Gailard Sartain Biography

Birth Name:Gailard Sartain

Birth Place:Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Tulsa
  • Got his big break when he started hosting the local Tulsa comedy program "The Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting․"
  • Started out in entertainment as an assistant to illustrator Paul Davis
  • Created a show in Oklahoma that was the starting point for actor Gary Busey
  • Was in contention for the role of Otis in the 1978 version of "Superman․"
  • Illustrated the cover of the Leon Russell album "Will O' the Wisp․"