Courtney Gains

Actor, Producer, Director

Birthdate: August 22

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Courtney Gains first achieved success during the 1980s with a variety of roles in films such Children of the Corn (1984), Back to the Future (1985), Can't Buy Me Love (1987), Colors (1988), The 'Burbs (1989), and Memphis Belle (1990). His most recent credits include L.A.Noir ,Faster, Grand Theft Auto ; Los Santos Drug Wars, The Wrath of Becky , Charming the Hearts of Men and Queen Bees.

In addition to his film work, Gains has guest-starred on several notable television shows including Seinfeld (1989), Monk (2002), In the Heat of the Night (1988), Tales from the Crypt (1989), ER (1994), JAG (1995), Nash Bridges (1996), Charmed (1998), Alias (2001), The Guardian (2001) (recurring role), _"My Name Is Earl" (2005)_, Bones, The Middle, and the miniseries Texas Rising, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia,Criminal Minds and Tales.

Gains has also worked as and acting coach and a musician. He once performed live on stage with Phish Releasing several records, Ripple Street in 2016, Acoustic Gains 2021 and Safe Haven 2023. He performs regularly in his 3 piece band THE COURTNEY GAINS GROUP.

With over 140 credits to his name in a wide variety of roles, Gains celebrates 40 years in the film and television business.

Known For

The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs

(1989)

Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love

(1987)

Courtney Gains Movies

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  • 2024 |
    My Red Neck Neighboras Dirk Redick
  • 2024 |
    Rice Girl: My Redneck Neighbor IIas Dirk Reddick
  • 2023 |

    The Wrath of Becky

    asTwig
  • 2023 |

    River

    asDr. Michael Glenn
  • 2023 |

    Children of the Corn

    asMalachai
  • 2022 |
    Hellblazersas Bernard
  • 2021 |
    Haunted: 333as Deputy Jed
  • 2020 |
    Await the Dawnas Dr. Hewitt
  • 2019 |
    Candy Cornas Sheriff Sam Bramford
  • 2019 |
    The Silent Naturalas Tug Wilson
  • 2018 |
    Camp Cold Brookas John Brierwitz
  • 2018 |
    Deadly Crushas Lawrence
  • 2017 |
    Love Exclusivelyas Freddy Craig
  • 2017 |
    Scrambleas Canada Rick
  • 2017 |
    Urban Mythsas Stanley
  • 2017 |

    Trafficked

    asFrank Anderson
  • 2015 |
    Field of Lost Shoesas Captain Chinook
  • 2015 |
    Halcyonas Robert
  • 2014 |
    My Trip Back to the Dark Sideas Bobby G.
  • 2014 |

    The Quiet Ones

    asMichael's Father
  • 2013 |
    The House Across the Streetas Ned
  • 2012 |
    Ambush at Dark Canyonas Sheriff Hurley
  • 2011 |
    Disciplineas Jack Baldwin
  • 2011 |
    Mimesisas Gordon
  • 2010 |
    Ravenas Danny
  • 2010 |
    The Ascentas Andrew
  • 2010 |
    Watch Out for Slickas Benji
  • 2010 |
    Fasteras Telemarketer
  • 2009 |
    Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatnessas Benny Bliss
  • 2009 |
    Shadowheartas Finch
  • 2009 |
    Sibling Rivalryas The Stranger
  • 2008 |
    Alien Encounteras Donovan
  • 2006 |
    The Phobicas Dr. Cecil Westlake
  • 2003 |
    Dorm Dazeas Lorenzo the Black Hand
  • 2002 |
    The Making of Bret Michaels
  • 2002 |
    Sweet Home Alabamaas Sheriff Wade
  • 2002 |

    Sweet Home Alabama

    asWade
  • 1999 |
    Dreamersas Mike Watt
  • 1999 |
    Her Married Loveras Hood
  • 1998 |
    No Code of Conductas Cameron
  • 1997 |
    Behind Enemy Linesas Church
  • 1997 |
    Dilemmaas Tex
  • 1990 |
    Memphis Belleas Sgt. Eugene McVey
  • 1989 |
    The 'Burbsas Hans Klopek
  • 1987 |
    Winners Take Allas Goose Trammel
  • 1987 |
    Can't Buy Me Loveas Kenneth Wurman
  • 1984 |
    Lust in the Dustas Red Dick
  • 1984 |
    Hardbodiesas Rag
Courtney Gains: Biography, Movies, Net Worth & Photos