Gary Basaraba
Biography
Gary Basaraba is a Canadian actor born on March 16, 1959, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is known for playing American police officers in various roles. Basaraba has appeared in several television shows, including Brooklyn South and Boomtown, where he performed driving stunts and accurately portrayed police procedures. He has also played notable roles in films such as Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, where he portrayed Heywood Broun, and Fried Green Tomatoes, where he played Sheriff Grady Kilgore. Basaraba's acting credits include a total of 86 known roles, primarily in film and television.
Career overview
Gary Basaraba is a Canadian actor known for his portrayal of American police officers in various television series. He has appeared in notable roles such as Sergeant Richard Santoro on Brooklyn South and Officer Ray Heckler on Boomtown. Basaraba's commitment to authenticity in his performances is evident, as he reportedly performed many of his own driving stunts in Boomtown and ensured that police procedures were accurately depicted.
In addition to his work in television, Basaraba has also had a successful film career. He has appeared in notable movies such as Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, where he played the role of Heywood Broun, a renowned American journalist. Basaraba's performances have showcased his versatility as an actor, as he has also played other notable roles, including Sheriff Grady Kilgore in Fried Green Tomatoes.
Throughout his career, Basaraba has demonstrated a range of acting abilities, from dramatic roles to more lighthearted performances. His extensive body of work has established him as a respected and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.
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- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) as Detective Burns
- Sound of Freedom (2023) as Earl Buchanan
- Paul T. Goldman (2023) as Royce Auditioner
- Doom Patrol (2019) as Big D
- The Irishman (2019) as Frank 'Fitz' Fitzsimmons
- Little Italy (2018) as Vince
- American Animals (2018) as Warren Lipka Senior
- Suburbicon (2017) as Uncle Mitch
- Chicago Justice (2017) as William O'Boyle
- The Accountant (2016) as Don
- Dallas, Sunday Morning (2016) as Jack Ruby
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Steven Bellamy
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Tom Ryan
- The Leftovers (2014) as Neil
- Forever (2014) as Norman Sontag
- The Smurfs 2 (2013) as Hefty Smurf (voice)
- The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow (2013) as Hefty Smurf (voice)
- Hornet's Nest (2012) as Seth
- Person of Interest (2011) as Stu Sommers
- Unforgettable (2011) as Lt. Willard
- The Smurfs (2011) as Hefty Smurf (voice)
- The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011) as Hefty (voice)
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Jimmy Burke
- Justified (2010) as Kemp
- Castle (2009) as Ralph Carbone
- The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) as Jerry Pollard, motorman
- The Mentalist (2008) as Stephen Hannigan
- Recount (2008) as Clay Roberts
- Mad Men (2007) as Herb Rennet
- Mixed Blessings (2007) as Hank
- Charlotte's Web (2006) as Homer Zuckerman
- Thief (2006)
- Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise (2006) as Norman Shaw
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Micah
- Criminal Minds (2005) as James Odenkirk
- Bones (2005) as Bob Gordon
- Numb3rs (2005) as Joe Thibodeaux
- Close to Home (2005) as Randy Stevens
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Art Wuliger
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Arthur
- Cold Case (2003) as Vinnie Buonaforte / Brown
- Las Vegas (2003) as Ned Oshinski
- Everwood (2002) as Mr. Curtis
- Unfaithful (2002) as Detective Mirojnick
- Boomtown (2002) as Police Department Police Officer III Ray Hechler
- K-9: P.I. (2002) as Pete Timmons
- Guilty Hearts (2002) as Matt Moran
- Recipe for Murder (2002)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Mr. Sullivan
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as George Burton
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as William O'Boyle
- Third Watch (1999) as Joe
- Judging Amy (1999) as Brian Whitaker
- Family Law (1999) as Maury French
- Holy Joe (1999) as Ernie Blevins
- Martial Law (1998) as Tom McNiece
- Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes (1998) as Self
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Richard Santoro
- Lifebreath (1997) as John
- Dead Silence (1997) as Shephard Wilcox
- The Advocate's Devil (1997)
- What Happened to Bobby Earl? (1997) as Jack Dietrick
- Early Edition (1996) as Sam Cooper
- Swift Justice (1996) as Malcolm Davis
- Striptease (1996) as Alberto
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Ben Miller
- A Horse for Danny (1995) as Solly
- New York Undercover (1994) as Tirelli
- The War (1994) as Dodge
- Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994) as Heywood Broun
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Victor Carlin
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Paul Garbarek
- For Their Own Good (1993) as Roy Wheeler
- Afterburn (1992) as Bill Decker
- The Dark Wind (1992) as Larry
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) as Grady Kilgore
- In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas (1991) as Leland Winters
- Law & Order (1990) as Officer John Patrick Worley
- Law & Order (1990) as Kevin Reilly
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Willie
- Poison Candy (1989) as Barkeeper
- The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) as Andrew, Apostle
- Who's That Girl (1987) as Shipping Clerk
- No Mercy (1986) as Joe Collins
- One Magic Christmas (1985) as Jack Grainger
- Sweet Dreams (1985) as Woodhouse
- Alamo Bay (1985) as Leon
- Miami Vice (1984) as Dr. Morris