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Gary Menteer Biography

Birth Name:Gary Menteer

Birth Place:Houston, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Casting director

Fast Facts

Began his career as an actor in New York, appearing in the original 1957 Broadway production of "The Music Man" before being selected by Desilu Studios to train in Hollywood
Got his start in television as a choreographer and associate producer on the 1977 TV series "Blanksy's Beauties․"
Best known as an actor and television writer who worked on "Family Matters," "Laverne & Shirley" and "Punky Brewster․"
Frequently worked with famed TV producer Garry Marshall on shows like "Happy Days," "Laverne & Shirley" and "Joanie Loves Chachi․"