Gary Grubbs

Gary Grubbs is a veteran American character actor, writer, and speaker with a career spanning several decades in the entertainment industry.12 Here are some key details about his life and career:

Early Life and Education

Gary Grubbs was born on November 14, 1949, in Amory, Mississippi, but grew up in Prentiss.13 He attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he majored in business.1

Acting Career

Grubbs moved to Los Angeles with his wife Glenda in 1977 to pursue a writing career, but unexpectedly found success in acting.2 Some highlights of his acting career include:

• He has appeared in over 170 film and television credits since 1977.3
• Notable roles include Captain Steven Wiecek in "For Love and Honor" (1983-1984), Harlin in "Will & Grace" (1998-1999), and Mr. Dummont in "Common Law" (2012).3
• He has worked with renowned directors like Oliver Stone and appeared in films such as "JFK," "Gone Fishin'," and "Glory Road".3
• On television, he made a name for himself portraying attorneys in highly-rated programs like "The Burning Bed" and "Fatal Vision".2

Writing Career

While acting remained his primary focus, Grubbs has also pursued writing throughout his career:

• He has sold two pilot scripts to CBS and two screenplays.2
• His play "As the Crow Flies" premiered successfully at New Stage Theatre in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1999.1
• An adaptation of his play aired on Dolly Parton's Heartstrings television series under the title "If I Had Wings".1

Current Work

Gary Grubbs now divides his time between Mississippi and Los Angeles, working in both southern and L.A. markets.2 He continues to act, write, and speak, with his LinkedIn profile listing him as an "Actor, Writer, and Speaker" at Studio South.4