Gailard Sartain

Born: 1946-09-18

Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

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

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". 

Known For

The Outsiders
Fried Green Tomatoes
Mississippi Burning
The Replacements
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Ali
The Jerk
Pirates of Silicon Valley
Nashville
The Grifters

Top Movie Credits

Mississippi Burning Sheriff Stuckey
The Replacements Pilachowski
Ali Gordon Davidson
The Jerk Guy with Cracked Airplane Seats (uncredited)
Nashville Man at Lunch Counter (uncredited)