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Courtney Gains is a notable American actor recognized for his role as Malachai in the popular 1984 horror film Children of the Corn. His journey from a modest start in the school drama club to gaining recognition in the entertainment industry is a captivating tale to discover.
Early Life & Education
American actor Courtney Gains, who was born on August 22, 1965, is widely recognized for his standout performance as “Malachai” in the 1984 horror movie, Children of the Corn.
Gains’ passion for acting blossomed during his primary school years when he actively participated in the school’s drama club. He began his acting journey with minor roles in school productions and gradually progressed to more prominent roles.
In high school, he continued to act, and he was also physically active playing football. After graduating in 1983, Gains decided to focus on his acting career instead of attending college.
Courtney Gains’ Career
Gains has received recognition for his contribution to approximately 130 films and TV shows. He made his debut in the film industry in 1984, playing the character “Malachai” in the highly acclaimed horror movie Children of the Corn. The film is based on the popular short story of the same name written by Stephen King.
That same year, Courtney Gains appeared in the comedy movie Hardbodies with Grant Cramer and Gary Wood. The film centers on three older men trying to woo women at the beach with the aid of a younger man.
Gains starred in two critically acclaimed movies, Lust in the Dust and Secret Admirer, in 1985. The following year, he had a small role in the drama Ratboy and then went on to play “Goose Trammel” in Winners Take All and Kenneth Wurman in Can’t Buy Me Love.
After that, he appeared in various films such as the 1989 dark comedy The Burbs, the 1990 British-American war movie Memphis Belle, and the 1997 action film Behind Enemy Lines.
Courtney Gains portrayed “Ernie” in the mystery-thriller Shadow of Doubt in 1998. That same year, he starred alongside Charlie Sheen in the action-packed crime thriller, No Code of Conduct.
In 2002, he starred as “Sheriff Wade” in the highly praised romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama. The next year, he was chosen to play “Lorenzo the Black Hand” in the comedic crime mystery National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze.
In 2006, he had a role in the suspenseful film The Phobic, and four years later he made a brief appearance in the horror movie The Quiet Ones.
In the following years, he delivered impressive performances in various movies such as the horror flick “Mimesis: Night of the Living Dead” (2011), the comedy “The House Across the Street” (2013), and the war drama “Field of Lost Shoes” (2014).
Recently, Courtney Gains has appeared in three movies: the supernatural film “Camp Cold Brook”, the comedy horror “Hell’s Kitty” (both in 2018), and the horror film “Candy Corn” (2019).
In 1984, Gains first appeared on television as “Joe Newbolt” in an episode called “Welcome Home, Jellybean” on the CBS Schoolbreak Special. He then appeared as a guest star in a few different series, such as Misfits of Science in 1985, 21 Jump Street in 1987, and Superboy in 1988.
In 1993, he landed a notable part in a TV show as “Coley Hiffern” for two episodes of the detective series, In the Heat of the Night. Afterward, Gains made occasional appearances in individual episodes of various shows, including Rebel Highway in 1994, JAG in 1996, and Nash Bridges in 1997.
He assumed the character of Parro in three installments of the fantasy show, We Are Angels. Among his more recent TV roles, Gain has also been seen on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Wild Cardz, and Criminal Minds, all in the year 2016.
Net Worth
American actor Courtney Gains has accumulated a fortune of $3 million through his successful career. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Malachi in the 1984 film Children of the Corn.
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