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Gary U.S. Bonds

Known For
Acting
Born
June 6, 1939
Active Years
1962–2024 (63 Years)
Total Credits
4 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 6, 1939 4 credits
4
Total Credits
1962–2024
63 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Gary U.S. Bonds (Acting).
Role: Television and film archivist.
Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Source [1]: Gary U.S. Bonds (TMDB). Known for acting. 4 known credits. Birthday: June 6, 1939 (87 years old).
Source [2]: Gary U.S. Bonds (IMDb). Actor/Soundtrack. Actor in Blues Brothers 2000. Born Gary Anderson in Florida, raised in Virginia. Sang in church choir as a youth. Joined vocal group The Turks in high school (Norfolk area). Frank Guida owned a record shop in Norfolk and started a small record label.
Source [3]: Gary U.S. Bonds (Official Website). Author of memoir "By U.S. Bonds - That's my Story." Kirkus Reviews calls it "A worthwhile Rock 'n' Roll memoir, and an inspiring story about following one's bliss."
Name: Gary U.S. Bonds (born Gary Anderson).
Birth: June 6, 1939.
Birthplace/Upbringing: Born in Florida, raised in Virginia.
Acting credits: Blues Brothers 2000.
Musical background: Sang in church choir; member of The Turks in high school.
Other work: Author of "By U.S. Bonds - That's my Story."

Gary U.S. Bonds, born Gary Anderson, is an actor and musician. He was born on June 6, 1939, in Florida and raised in Virginia. His acting credits include Blues Brothers 2000. As a youth, he sang in his church choir, and while in high school, he was a member of a vocal group called The Turks that performed in the Norfolk area. Bonds is also an author of the memoir titled By U.S. Bonds - That's my Story, which Kirkus Reviews

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Goal: Write a career overview of Gary U.S. Bonds (specifically focusing on acting as per the prompt, though the sources cover more).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: Gary U.S. Bonds (TMDB). Known for acting. 4 known credits. Birthday: June 6, 1939.
Source [2]: Gary U.S. Bonds (IMDb). Actor/Soundtrack. Credit: Blues Brothers 2000. Born Gary Anderson in Florida, raised in Virginia. Sang in church choir as a youth. Joined vocal group The Turks in high school (Norfolk area). Frank Guida owned a record shop in Norfolk and started a small record label.
Source [3]: Gary U.S. Bonds (Official Website). Author of memoir "By U.S. Bonds - That's my Story." Kirkus Reviews calls it "A worthwhile Rock 'n' Roll memoir, and an inspiring story about following one's bliss."
Paragraph 1: Early life and musical beginnings (context for career).
Gary U.S. Bonds was born Gary Anderson in Florida and was raised in Virginia. As a youth, he sang in his church choir. During his high school years, he joined a vocal group called The Turks, which performed in the Norfolk area. Frank Guida, a record shop owner in Norfolk, had recently started a small record label.
Paragraph 2: Acting and Entertainment Career.
In the realm of acting, Bonds has four known credits. One of his acting credits is in Blues Brothers 2000. His work also includes soundtrack contributions.
Paragraph 3: Later work/Memoir.
Bonds is also an author. He wrote a memoir titled By U.S. Bonds - That's my Story. Kirkus Reviews described the memoir as a worthwhile Rock 'n' Roll memoir and an inspiring story about following one's bliss.
Current Draft:
Gary U.S. Bonds was born Gary Anderson in Florida and was raised in Virginia. As a youth, he sang in his church choir. During his high school years, he joined a vocal group called The Turks, which performed in the Norfolk area. Frank Guida, who owned a record shop in Norfolk, had recently started a small record label.

In his career within the entertainment industry, Bonds has four known acting credits. His film credits include the production Blues Brothers 2000. He is also credited for work on soundtracks.

Beyond his performances, Bonds has become an author. He wrote a memoir titled By U.S. Bonds - That's my Story. This work has been described by Kirkus Reviews as a worthwhile Rock 'n' Roll memoir and an inspiring story about following one's bliss.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~50 words.
Para 2: ~35 words.
Para 3: ~40 words.
Total: ~125 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Wait, the sources are quite sparse. I cannot invent facts to reach the word count. I must be careful. Let's re-examine the sources to see if I missed anything.
Source 1: Birthday June 6, 1939. 4 credits.
Source 2: Born Gary Anderson in Florida, raised in Virginia. Church choir.

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Career timeline

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Blues Brothers 2000
Fridays
It's Trad, Dad!

Full Filmography

4 titles
  • Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (2024) as Self
  • Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as The Louisiana Gator Boys
  • Fridays (1980) as Self - Musical Guest
  • It's Trad, Dad! (1962) as Himself (as Gary [U.S.] Bonds)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Gary U.S. Bonds best known for?

Gary U.S. Bonds is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Blues Brothers 2000 (1998), Fridays (1980).

When and where was Gary U.S. Bonds born?

Gary U.S. Bonds was born on June 6, 1939.

How many credits does Gary U.S. Bonds have?

Gary U.S. Bonds has accumulated over 4 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2024.

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Subject: Gary U.S. Bonds (Acting). Role: Television and film archivist. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count: 90-130 words. Goal: Factual identity profile. Source [1]: Gary U.S. Bonds (TMDB)...

Gary U.S. Bonds by the numbers

4credits
3films
1TV series
1962–2024active years

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