Gary Klar
Actor · Since 1980
Known for
Gary Klar is a top-billed American actor who has spent years at the top of cast lists. The filmography tilts toward comedy. The career has been built at studio scale rather than at the margins. 'Big' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Ticket Taker. 'Trading Places' is a second title with an audience of its own. None of this was obvious back in 1980.
Gary Klar
Actor · Since 1980
16 Movies · 2 Series
Gary Klar is a top-billed American actor who has spent years at the top of cast lists. The filmography tilts toward comedy. The career has been built at studio scale rather than at the margins. 'Big' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Ticket Taker. 'Trading Places' is a second title with an audience of its own. None of this was obvious back in 1980.
Movies
Plays Mr. Simpson
Hackers
1995
Plays Longshoreman
Trading Places
1983
Plays Ticket Taker
Big
1988
Plays Mario
Quick Change
1990
Plays Randy Bates
Pink Cadillac
1989
Plays Detective
3 Men and a Baby
1987
Plays Steel
Day of the Dead
1985
Plays Al 'The Worm'
Married to the Mob
1988
Plays Bouncer
Streetwalkin'
1985
Plays Hit Man
Legal Eagles
1986
Plays Detective Walters
Cadillac Man
1990
Plays Penitentiary Guard
A Stranger Is Watching
1982
Plays Irish Cop
Gloria
1980
Plays Head Bookie
Miami Blues
1990
Plays Cameraman
Hero at Large
1980
Plays Clarence
Chattahoochee
1990
Latest Trailers
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The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gary Klar still alive?
Gary Klar passed away on December 31, 2020 at age 73.
What are the most famous roles of Gary Klar?
Gary Klar is best known for roles in Big, Trading Places, Hackers.
How many movies has Gary Klar been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1980), Gary Klar has appeared in 16 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Gary Klar's first movie?
The career of Gary Klar began with Hero at Large (1980).
What is Gary Klar's most recent movie or series?
Gary Klar's most recent release is The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead', which premiered on September 17, 2013.
What TV shows has Gary Klar appeared in?
On television, Gary Klar has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order, The Equalizer.
Gary Klar
1947-03-24 · Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Gary Howard Klar (March 24, 1947 – December 31, 2020) was an American actor known for his role as Pvt. Steel in George A. Romero's cult classic zombie film Day of the Dead. He also appeared in Married to the Mob (1988), Big (1988), and Hackers (1995).