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Gary Hershberger
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Gary Hershberger

Born 1964 · Pasadena, California, USA · Active 1971–2022

Born in 1964, Gary Hershberger is an American actor known for his roles in cult cinema. He appears in Free Ride (1986), where he navigates the gritty underbelly of 1980s America, and Tonight's the Night (1987), a film that captures the spirit of youthful rebellion. With a background that includes notable television roles, Hershberger brings a unique energy to his performances, making him a fitting presence in the SassyFlix catalog, which celebrates the unconventional and the daring.

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Free Ride

Free Ride

1986 ★ 4.7
as Dan Garten

A group of teenagers borrow a car, unaware that gangsters have stashed mob money in it. The gangsters are determined to get the money back. When it seems that the criminals are going to prevail over the boys, the intervention of a strong policewoman changes the fortunes of the battle in favor of the boys.  

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Filmography

51 credits
2020s 2 credits
2022
Movie ★ 5.5
2021
Magic Max as Mike
Movie ★ 5.8
2010s 3 credits
2019
Movie ★ 7.5
2014
Movie ★ 7.2
2011
Movie ★ 5.9
2000s 7 credits
2006
Big Love as Bob Chetney
TV ★ 6.9
2005
TV ★ 8.2
2003
The O.C. as Tom MacGinty
TV ★ 7.7
2001
New Alcatraz as Goodman
Movie ★ 3.9
2001
Movie ★ 4.7
2001
Six Feet Under as Matthew Gilardi
TV ★ 8.1
1990s 17 credits
1999
TV ★ 8.3
1999
Family Law as Abe Fitzhugh
TV ★ 8.1
1998
Movie ★ 6.8
1998
Martial Law as Henry Riggins
TV ★ 7.1
1997
Movie ★ 7.3
1996
Last Resort as Night Eagle
Movie ★ 6.4
1996
TV ★ 5.4
1995
JAG as Rodney Conger
TV ★ 7.3
1995
JAG as Commander Crowley
TV ★ 7.3
1994
Movie
1994
Chicago Hope as Daniel O'Connor
TV ★ 7.3
1992
Sneakers as College-Aged Bishop
Movie ★ 6.9
1992
Movie ★ 7.4
1992
Renegade as Deputy Morgan
TV ★ 6.7
1991
The Heroes of Desert Storm as Capt. Steve Tate
Movie ★ 4.0
1990
The Love She Sought as Randy Meers
Movie ★ 6.8
1990
Twin Peaks as Mike 'Snake' Nelson
TV ★ 8.3
1980s 20 credits
1989
The Siege of Firebase Gloria as Capt. A.J. 'Bugs' Moran
Movie ★ 5.7
1989
Twin Peaks as Mike Nelson
Movie ★ 8.5
1989
Coach as Carter Frederickson
TV ★ 6.7
1988
Movie ★ 6.0
1988
Movie ★ 7.1
1987
Movie ★ 6.6
1987
Movie ★ 3.8
1987
Burglar as Young Officer
Movie ★ 5.2
1987
21 Jump Street as Michael McCarter
TV ★ 7.2
1986
Movie ★ 4.4
1986
Free Ride as Dan Garten
Movie ★ 3.1
1985
Paradise Motel as Sam Kehoe
Movie ★ 3.8
1985
Movie ★ 6.8
1984
TV ★ 7.2
1984
TV ★ 7.4
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Dave Perrin
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Rob MacKenzie
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Timothy Flint
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Knight Rider as Nicholas Arkett
TV ★ 7.5
1970s 1 credit
1971
Columbo as Cooper Redman
TV ★ 8.1
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2000
Python Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.1