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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 who speaks and writes in English. His professional career began in 1979, with work often associated with the Western genre.

He received his education at the University of Southern Mississippi and the American Conservatory Theater. Gainey has worked primarily within the acting department, contributing to various productions as both a performer and voice artist.

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Film & TV

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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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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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Mike
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Jackson
Occupation
film actor
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Genre
Western
Image
M. C. Gainey at WonderCon 2010 3.JPG
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Commons category
M. C. Gainey
date of birth
1948-01-18
start of work period
1979-00-00
writing language
English language
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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).

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