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词条 Gary Howard Klar
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  1. Biography

  2. Personal life

  3. Filmography

  4. References

  5. External links

{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2018}}{{BLP sources|date=January 2018}}{{Infobox person
| name = Gary Howard Klar
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1947|3|24}}
| birth_place = Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
| years_active = 1980–present
| occupation = Actor
| residence = Connecticut
| nationality = American
}}

Gary Howard Klar (born March 24, 1947) is an American actor best 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), Hackers (1995) and Big (1988).

Biography

Klar was born on March 24, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to adoptive parents. He had 12 siblings all of which were adopted too. He was not aware of his adoption until many years later. He played football in college and briefly played professionally but his career unfortunately ended after an injury. He later set out to became an actor.[1] His first film was in 1980's Hero at Large in a small role as a camera man. His biggest role was that of Pvt. Steel in the 1985 zombie horror film Day of the Dead. He continued to play minor roles in films such as Three Men and a Baby and Big. On December 30, 1998, he received an unannounced phone call from a Connecticut state official informing him of his adoption for the first time. He was also told that his friend Steve, who he had known since they were young, was his biological brother and a woman he dated in youth was his biological sister.[2] His story was showcased on many television shows including Dateline NBC and Good Morning America.[3][4]

Klar's most recent public appearance was on April 11, 2015 when he appeared at the Cinema Wasteland convention in Strongsville, Ohio with fellow Day of the Dead cast and crew members Lori Cardille, Joe Pilato, John Amplas, Anthony Dileo Jr., Jarlath Conroy, Terry Alexander, Sherman Howard, Tom Savini, Phil Kellams and Taso Stavrakis at a panel to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the film's release.[5]

Personal life

Klar currently resides in Connecticut with his wife and children.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1980 Hero at Large Camera man
1985 Streetwalkin' Bouncer
1985 Day of the Dead Pvt. Steel
1986 Legal Eagles Hit Man
1987 Three Men and a Baby Detective
1988 Big Ticket taker
1988 Married to the Mob Al 'The Worm'
1989 Pink Cadillac Randy Bates
1990 Cadillac Man Detective Walters
1995 Hackers Mr. Simpson

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://iconsoffright.com/news/2010/05/gary_klar_audio_interview.html|title= Gary Klar Interview|publisher=Icons of Fright|accessdate=January 25, 2018 }}
2. ^{{citeweb|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/31/opinion/a-family-tale.html|title= A Family Tale|publisher= The New York Times|accessdate=January 25, 2018}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rFRXKdBf3nE|title=The Gary Klar Story Bonus 1 |publisher=YouTube|accessdate=January 24, 2018}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I6oHEGBDfn4|title=The Gary Klar Story Part 1|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=January 24, 2018}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FPUpW3idHNY|title=Day of the Dead 30th Anniversary Reunion – Cinema Wasteland – 04/11/15|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=January 24, 2018}}

External links

  • {{IMDb name|0458271}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Klar, Gary Howard}}

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