Boyd Gaines
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 11, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Active Years
- 1956–2025 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Boyd Payne Gaines is an American actor born on May 11, 1953, in Atlanta, Georgia. Known for his work in film and television, his acting credits include appearances in Porky's, released in 1981, Heartbreak Ridge, released in 1986, and Funny Games, released in 2007. He is also recognized for playing the character Mark Royer on the television series One Day at a Time from 1981 to 1984. Over the course of his career, Gaines has received four Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards. In his personal life, he is married to Kathleen McNenny, and the couple has one child together.
Career overview
Boyd Payne Gaines is an American actor born on May 11, 1953, in Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous acting credits in film, television, and theatre. He is well known for his work on television playing the character Mark Royer on the series One Day at a Time from 1981 to 1984. In addition to his television work, Gaines has appeared in several feature films, including Porky's in 1981, Heartbreak Ridge in 1986, and Funny Games in 2007. His extensive stage and screen career has also been recognized with multiple accolades, including four Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards.
Outside of his professional acting career, Gaines is married to Kathleen McNenny, and the couple has one child together.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Sit with Me While I Die (2025) as Tim
- SilverSizzle (2024) as Buddy
- Tommy and the Guru (2021) as Terry Buffalo the Guru
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- The Goldfinch (2019) as Mr. Barbour
- No Pay, Nudity (2016) as Stephen Martin
- Driving Miss Daisy (2015) as Boolie Werthan
- The Good Wife (2009) as Richard Chatham
- Funny Games (2008) as Fred
- The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2008) as Chairman Gray (voice)
- Angela's Eyes (2006)
- Second Best (2004) as Richard
- Queens Supreme (2003)
- The Confession (1999) as Liam Clarke
- Earthly Possessions (1999) as Announcer
- Remember WENN (1996) as Congressman Bob Farraday
- The Grass Harp (1996) as Narrator
- I'm Not Rappaport (1996) as Pete Danforth
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Jerry
- Frasier (1993) as Phil Patterson
- A Woman Named Jackie (1991) as Yusha Auchincloss
- Law & Order (1990) as James Rillard
- Law & Order (1990) as Nathan Barclay
- Law & Order (1990) as Lieutenant St. Claire
- Law & Order (1990) as Oliver Shain
- A Son's Promise (1990) as Dan Weston
- Call Me (1988) as Bill
- Piece of Cake (1988) as Christopher Hart III
- Pigeon Feathers (1988) as Reverend Dobson
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987) as Imposter
- Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall (1987) as Sam Logan
- L.A. Law (1986) as Jim Perkins
- Heartbreak Ridge (1986) as Lieutenant M.R. Ring
- MacGruder and Loud (1985) as Ellis
- Evergreen (1985) as Chris Bradford
- The Sure Thing (1985) as Jason
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as John Halsey
- American Playhouse (1982) as Reverend Dobson
- American Playhouse (1982) as Sam Logan (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')
- Hotel (1982) as Rodger Gage
- Hotel (1982) as Steven Parker
- Hotel (1982) as Jeff Strider
- Remington Steele (1982) as Todd Myerson
- Porky's (1981) as Coach Brackett
- Fame (1980) as Michael
- One Day at a Time (1975) as Mark Royer
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer / Winner
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
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What movies or TV shows is Boyd Gaines best known for?
Boyd Gaines is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stars in the House (2020), The Goldfinch (2019), The Good Wife (2009), Funny Games (2008).
When and where was Boyd Gaines born?
Boyd Gaines was born on May 11, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
How many credits does Boyd Gaines have?
Boyd Gaines has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is Boyd Gaines's background in cinema and television?
Boyd Payne Gaines is an American actor born on May 11, 1953, in Atlanta, Georgia. Known for his work in film and television, his acting credits include appearances in Porky's, released in 1981, Heartbreak Ridge, released in 1986, and Funny Games, released in 2007. He is also recognized for playing the character Mark Ro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- A Woman Named Jackie (1991) as Yusha Auchincloss — aged about 38
- Remember WENN (1996) as Congressman Bob Farraday — aged about 43
- Frasier (1993) as Phil Patterson — aged about 40
- The Good Wife (2009) as Richard Chatham — aged about 56
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as John Halsey — aged about 31
- Law & Order (1990) as James Rillard — aged about 37
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