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Boyd Gaines
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Boyd Gaines

Born 1953 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA · Active 1956–2024

Boyd Gaines, born in 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia, has made a notable impact in the realm of cult cinema. He is best known for his role in Porky's (1981), where he navigates the comedic chaos of teenage life, and Call Me (1988), a film that dives into the complexities of desire and identity. Gaines' performances reflect a unique blend of humor and depth, making him a compelling figure in the exploration of 1980s genre cinema. His work resonates with fans of exploitation and cult films, contributing to the rich conversation surrounding these often-overlooked narratives.

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Call Me

Call Me

1988 ★ 5.4
as Bill

A journalist receives an obscene phonecall that she mistakes for her boyfriend. She then agrees to meet with the caller at a bar, but instead of meeting the boyfriend, she witnesses a murder.

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Filmography

47 credits
2020s 3 credits
2024
Movie
2021
Tommy and the Guru as Terry Buffalo the Guru
Movie
2020
TV
2010s 3 credits
2019
The Goldfinch as Mr. Barbour
Movie ★ 7.1
2016
No Pay, Nudity as Stephen Martin
Movie ★ 4.0
2015
Driving Miss Daisy as Boolie Werthan
Movie ★ 8.0
2000s 6 credits
2009
The Good Wife as Richard Chatham
TV ★ 7.6
2008
Movie ★ 6.6
2008
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer as Chairman Gray (voice)
Movie ★ 5.9
2006
TV ★ 8.3
2004
Second Best as Richard
Movie ★ 5.8
2003
TV ★ 6.1
1990s 13 credits
1999
Movie ★ 6.0
1999
The Confession as Liam Clarke
Movie ★ 5.8
1996
I'm Not Rappaport as Pete Danforth
Movie ★ 5.7
1996
The Grass Harp as Narrator
Movie ★ 5.9
1996
Remember WENN as Congressman Bob Farraday
TV ★ 7.8
1995
TV ★ 6.5
1993
Frasier as Phil Patterson
TV ★ 7.7
1991
A Woman Named Jackie as Yusha Auchincloss
TV ★ 8.8
1990
A Son's Promise as Dan Weston
Movie ★ 6.4
1990
Law & Order as James Rillard
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Nathan Barclay
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Lieutenant St. Claire
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Oliver Shain
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 17 credits
1988
Call Me as Bill
Movie ★ 4.8
1988
Pigeon Feathers as Reverend Dobson
Movie ★ 10.0
1988
Piece of Cake as Christopher Hart III
TV ★ 7.3
1987
Movie ★ 6.7
1987
TV ★ 7.0
1986
Heartbreak Ridge as Lieutenant M.R. Ring
Movie ★ 6.9
1986
L.A. Law as Jim Perkins
TV ★ 7.1
1985
Movie ★ 6.5
1985
TV ★ 5.3
1985
Evergreen as Chris Bradford
TV ★ 5.7
1984
Murder, She Wrote as John Halsey
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Remington Steele as Todd Myerson
TV ★ 7.1
1982
Hotel as Rodger Gage
TV ★ 6.8
1982
Hotel as Steven Parker
TV ★ 6.8
1982
Hotel as Jeff Strider
TV ★ 6.8
1981
Porky's as Coach Brackett
Movie ★ 6.4
1980
Fame as Michael
Movie ★ 6.4
1970s 1 credit
1975
One Day at a Time as Mark Royer
TV ★ 6.8
1950s 3 credits
1956
Tony Awards as Self - Performer / Winner
TV
1956
Tony Awards as Self - Nominee
TV
1956
Tony Awards as Self - Winner
TV
s 1 credit
Movie