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Gary Shail

Acting Born Nov 10, 1959 London, England, UK 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1974–2021
48 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Gary Shail works in acting. Born November 10, 1959 in London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

The Professionals

as Jimmy

Playhouse

as Terry

Dempsey and Makepeace

as Eddie
Film

The Bride

as 1st Circus Hand
Film

Quadrophenia

as Spider
Film

Shock Treatment

as Oscar Drill

Frequent co-stars

Sting 2 shared titles
Timothy Spall 2 shared titles
Phil Daniels 2 shared titles
Jennifer Beals 1 shared title
Anthony Higgins 1 shared title
Clancy Brown 1 shared title
David Rappaport 1 shared title
Geraldine Page 1 shared title
Cary Elwes 1 shared title
Alexei Sayle 1 shared title

Career timeline

To Be Someone
Day of the StrangerReady For My Close Up
Jekyll & Hyde
Death of a Son
Dempsey and MakepeaceThe Bride
A Visitor from Outer Space
Easy MoneyThe Bed
Shock Treatment
QuadropheniaThe Music Machine
The Professionals
Playhouse

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • The Professionals (1977) as Jimmy
  • Playhouse (1974) as Terry
  • Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Eddie
  • The Bride (1985) as 1st Circus Hand
  • Quadrophenia (1979) as Spider
  • Jekyll & Hyde (1990) as Sailor
  • Shock Treatment (1981) as Oscar Drill
  • Easy Money (1982) as Terry
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  • To Be Someone (2021) as Charlie
  • Death of a Son (1989) as DJ
  • The Music Machine (1979) as Aldo
  • The Bed (1982) as Steve
  • Day of the Stranger (2019) as Loomweather
  • A Visitor from Outer Space (1983) as Flipper
  • Ready For My Close Up (2019) as Luigi
  • Clan of the Raven as King of Britons

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Gary Shail best known for?

Gary Shail is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Professionals (1977), Playhouse (1974), Dempsey and Makepeace (1985), The Bride (1985).

When and where was Gary Shail born?

Gary Shail was born on November 10, 1959 in London, England, UK.

How many credits does Gary Shail have?

Gary Shail has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2021.

What is Gary Shail's background in cinema and television?

Gary Shail began work in TV and film in 1977 and is best known for his roles as Spider in the 1979 cult classic film Quadrophenia and as Steve, the punky teenager in The Metal Mickey TV Show. Shail appeared in the 1980 series The Further Adventures of Oliver Twist and also played Oscar Drill in Shock Treatment the 198...

Gary Shail by the numbers

16credits
13films
3TV series
1974–2021active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (16) Born on November 10

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