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M.C. Gainey

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Also known as Michael Connor Gainey

American actor

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M. C. Gainey is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, and television actor. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1948, he is a male human citizen of the United States. His professional career began in 1979, and he has worked within the Western genre. He speaks and writes in English.

Gainey was educated at the University of Southern Mississippi and the American Conservatory Theater. His given name is Mike. He is recognized for his work in acting, with five works listed in cross-reference data. His contributions are referenced by 184 other encyclopedia articles.

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Film & TV

Acting · Jackson, Mississippi, USA

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mike Connor Gainey (born January 18, 1948) is an American film and television actor whose distinctive mustache, 6'2½" height, and threatening look have given him supporting roles as Southern/Southwestern types, thugs, and criminals. M.C. Gainley attended the University of Southern Mississippi prior to moving to California. He worked as an undertaker's…

Known for

  • Getting LOST — Self2024
  • The Cleaner — Doug2021
  • Emperor — Randolph Stevens2020
  • A Teacher — Wyatt Wilson2020
  • Moonbase 8 — T-Boy2020
  • Bit — Enoch2019
  • Orchard Girl — Wheelchair Man2019
  • Boogeyman Pop — Ed2018
  • Shifting Gears — D. H. - Dirty Harry Hawkins2018
  • Deadman Standing — Hugh Anderson2018

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Country
United States
Active from
1948

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Key facts

Born
Michael Connor Gainey , ( 1948-01-18 ) January 18, 1948 (age 78) , Jackson, Mississippi , U.S.
Other names
M.C. Gainey, Mike Connor Gainey, Michael Connor Gainey
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1954–present
Spouse
Kim Novicki ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2002 ) ​

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Encyclopedic overview

Michael Connor Gainey (born January 18, 1948) is an American character actor best known for playing Tom Friendly in Lost (2005–2008), and appearing in The Mighty Ducks (1992), Con Air (1997), The Dukes of Hazzard (2005), Wild Hogs (2007), and Love Ranch (2010).

Gainey received some media notoriety for performing a full frontal nude scene in the film Sideways (2004).

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “M.C. Gainey” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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