2010 Eerie Horror Film Festival// Oct. 7th - 10th// Warner Theatre Erie, PA

Gary Klar began his acting career in New York City in the mid 1970's. A graduate of the University of Arizona, where he was a
star football player, Gary found his way to New York City after a short detour in the city of New Orleans.

An 11th round draft choice of The Saints in 1970, he was working on a starting job as a linebacker when a torn Achilles tendon ended his dream of playing in the NFL.

A few years later, Gary found his way to NYC, where he studied with famed acting teacher William Esper of the Neighborhood Playhouse. By 1977 he had succeeded in becoming a working professional actor.

Among his numerous films are George A. Romero's "Day of the Dead", "Legal Eagles", "Married to the Mob", "Chattahoochee", "Miami Blues" and "Quick Change".

On television, Klar has been seen in such shows as "The Equalizer", "Spencer for Hire", "Law & Order", and "Law & Order: SVU" as Lt. Joey Poole.

Gary made his Broadway debut in 1983 with Elliot Gould as the irreverent Hugo Broonzy in Howard Reifsnyder's "The Guys in the Truck". Shortly after he co-starred as Carroll O' Connor's raucous son, Earl in George Sibbald's "Brothers" at the Music Box Theater.

As the new millennium dawned, Gary would learn a family secret that had been kept from him for over 50 years. A secret that would change his life.

On February 16, 2001, the producers of "Dateline NBC" devoted a full hour to Gary's life story. Appearances on Oprah and numerous other shows soon followed.

He is currently working on a book and screenplay relating to his incredible, but true story.

A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Gary is married to Carolyn Blackburn and has three children.


	2010 Eerie Horror Film Festival Guests GARY KLAR Gary Klar began his acting career in New York City in the mid 1970's. A graduate of the University of Arizona, where he was a star football player, Gary found his way to New York City after a short detour in the city of New Orleans. An 11th round draft choice of The Saints in 1970, he was working on a starting job as a linebacker when a torn Achilles tendon ended his dream of playing in the NFL. A few years later, Gary found his way to NYC, where he studied with famed acting teacher William Esper of the Neighborhood Playhouse. By 1977 he had succeeded in becoming a working professional actor. Among his numerous films are George A. Romero's "Day of the Dead", "Legal Eagles", "Married to the Mob", "Chattahoochee", "Miami Blues" and "Quick Change". On television, Klar has been seen in such shows as "The Equalizer", "Spencer for Hire", "Law & Order", and "Law & Order: SVU" as Lt. Joey Poole. Gary made his Broadway debut in 1983 with Elliot Gould as the irreverent Hugo Broonzy in Howard Reifsnyder's "The Guys in the Truck". Shortly after he co-starred as Carroll O' Connor's raucous son, Earl in George Sibbald's "Brothers" at the Music Box Theater. As the new millennium dawned, Gary would learn a family secret that had been kept from him for over 50 years. A secret that would change his life. On February 16, 2001, the producers of "Dateline NBC" devoted a full hour to Gary's life story. Appearances on Oprah and numerous other shows soon followed. He is currently working on a book and screenplay relating to his incredible, but true story. A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Gary is married to Carolyn Blackburn and has three children.