Gary Houston
Gary Houston's acting talents were showcased on the big screen many times throughout the course of his Hollywood career. Houston's career began by acting in comedies like "The Blues Brothers" (1980) starring John Belushi, "Class" (1983) starring Rob Lowe and "Major League" (1989) starring Tom Berenger. He also appeared in the TV movie "The Children Nobody Wanted" (CBS, 1981-82). He continued to work steadily in film throughout the nineties and the early 2000s, appearing in the Frances McDormand dramedy "Fargo" (1996), the comedy "Uncle Nino" (2005) with Joe Mantegna and "Proof" (2005). Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in "The Astronaut Farmer" (2007) with Billy Bob Thornton, the Shia LaBeouf blockbuster drama "Eagle Eye" (2008) and "The Express" (2008) with Dennis Quaid. He also appeared in the Malin Akerman box office smash action flick "Watchmen" (2009) and the Vince Vaughn comedic drama "The Dilemma" (2011). Most recently, Houston acted on "The Houstons: On Our Own" (Lifetime, 2012-13).
Filmography
Movies
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No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Screams From the Tower | Very Old Man (Character) | - | 2024 |
95% |
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Princess Cyd | Peter Van Houston (Character) | - | 2017 |
No Score Yet |
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Medal of Victory | Judge Parr (Character) | - | 2016 |
85% |
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Uncle John | Ace (Character) | - | 2015 |
65% |
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Watchmen | John McLaughlin (Character) | $107.5M | 2009 |
No Score Yet |
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Tapioca | Vietnam Vet (Character) | - | 2008 |
59% |
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The Astronaut farmer | Dr. Livingston (Character) | $11.0M | 2007 |
62% |
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Proof | Professor Jay Barrow (Character) | $7.5M | 2005 |
22% |
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Uncle Nino | Jerry (Character) | - | 2003 |
No Score Yet |
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Brother 2 | Mennis (Character) | - | 2000 |
No Score Yet |
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Love 101 | Professor (Character) | - | 1999 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Justice for the Innocent | Leonard Kapskin (Character) | - | 1994 |
TV
Credit | ||||
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No Score Yet | 75% | Chicago Med | Ron Holt (Guest Star) | 2021 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Houstons: On Our Own | Self | 2012 |
No Score Yet | 88% | Chicago Fire | Uncle Brad (Guest Star) | 2012 |
61% | 77% | Prison Break | Suit #2 (Guest Star) | 2006 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Early Edition | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1996 2000 |
68% | No Score Yet | E/R | Unknown (Guest Star) | 1984 |