Gary Brockette
American actor (1947–2010)
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Gary "Tex" Brockette (September 13, 1947[1] – January 1, 2010) was an American actor, assistant director, writer and co-producer. He was born in Denton, Texas.
Career
Gary Brockette began his career working as an actor in New York. He played the role of Bobby Sheen in 1971's The Last Picture Show and Frank Cameron in Encounter with the Unknown. He also appeared in the 1984 movies, The Philadelphia Experiment and The Ice Pirates. As a character actor, he made guest appearances on such television shows as Trapper John, M.D. and Charlie's Angels. He also wrote, directed, and edited a short film called Deceit in 2009.
Brockette was married to actress Sandra Brown who played Diane in the 1973 blaxploitation The Mack.
Death
Gary Brockette died on January 1, 2010, from complications of cancer.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mark of the Witch | Howard | |
| 1971 | The Last Picture Show | Bobby Sheen | |
| 1972 | Encounter with the Unknown | Frank Cameron | |
| 1984 | The Ice Pirates | Percy the Robot | |
| 1984 | The Philadelphia Experiment | Adjutant / Andrews | |
| 1988 | Mac and Me | Doctor #2 | |
| 1990 | The Sleeping Car | Ghost Mister | |
| 2003 | Streets of Legend | Bob Smith | |
| 2005 | National Lampoon's Adam & Eve | Miles' Boss | |
| 2005 | Survival Island | Captain Richards | |
| 2007 | Sirens of the Caribbean | Gary | (final film role) |
