Courtney Gains (born August 22, 1965) is an American character actor best known for his portrayal of Malachai in the 1984 horror movie '' Children of the Corn''.

Career

Gains achieved success during the 1980s with a variety of roles in films such as '' Children of the Corn'', ''

Hardbodies ''Hardbodies'' is a 1984 American sex comedy film about three middle-aged men who hire a younger man to help them pick up women at the beach. The film was directed by Mark Griffiths, and stars Grant Cramer, Courtney Gains and Gary Wood. It was f ...

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Lust in the Dust ''Lust in the Dust'' is a 1985 Western comedy film starring Tab Hunter, Divine, Cesar Romero, and Lainie Kazan, and directed by Paul Bartel. Plot Dance-hall girl Rosie Velez, lost in the desert, is helped to safety by gunman Abel Wood. In the ...

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Back to the Future ''Back to the Future'' is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, and written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale. It stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson. Set in 1985, ...

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'', and '' Memphis Belle''. Later films include ''

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'', '' Dorm Daze'' (which he also executive-produced), ''

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'', and a cameo in Rob Zombie's ''

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'' remake. In addition to his film work, Gains appeared in the video game '' Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger'' and guest-starred on episodes of various television series, including ''

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'', '' In the Heat of the Night'', '' ER'', '' JAG'', '' Nash Bridges'', '' Diagnosis: Murder'', ''

Charmed ''Charmed'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by Constance M. Burge and produced by Aaron Spelling and his production company Spelling Television, with Brad Kern serving as showrunner. The series was originally broadcast ...

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''. Gains has also worked as an acting coach. Gains worked as a musician and once performed live on stage with

Phish Phish is an American rock band formed in Burlington, Vermont, in 1983. The band is known for musical improvisation, extended jams, blending of genres, and a dedicated fan base. The band consists of guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon ...

, appearing at the band's December 6, 1996 concert in

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, which was later released on CD as ''

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''. Gains has since released a solo album.

Filmography

* '' Children of the Corn'' (1984) as Malachai * ''

'' (1984) as "Rag" * ''

'' (1985) as "Red Dick" Barker * ''

'' (1985) as Doug * ''

'' (1985) as Dixon * ''

Ratboy ''Ratboy'' is a 1986 American drama film directed by and starring Sondra Locke. The make-up effects were designed by Rick Baker. The film's scenario is at times comic or serious, and one of its peculiarities is that there never is any explanatio ...

'' (1986) as Kid In Car * '' Winners Take All'' (1987) as "Goose" Trammel * ''

'' (1987) as Kenneth Wurman * ''

'' (1988) as "Whitey" * ''

'' (1989) as Hans Klopek * '' Memphis Belle'' (1990) as Sergeant Eugene McVey * '' Behind Enemy Lines'' (1997) as Church * ''Dilemma'' (1997) as "Tex" * '' Shadow of Doubt'' (1998) as Ernie * '' The Landlady'' (1998) as Tyson Johns * ''

No Code of Conduct ''No Code of Conduct'' is a 1998 action crime thriller film directed by Bret Michaels and released through ''Sheen Michaels Entertainment'' a production company created by actor Charlie Sheen and Bret Michaels. The film stars Charlie Sheen, ...

'' (1998) as Cameron * ''Dreamers'' (1999) as Mike * ''Her Married Lover'' (1999) as Hood * ''

'' (2002) as Sheriff Wade * ''

National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze ''National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze'' is a 2003 American romantic crime mystery comedy film directed by David and Scott Hillenbrand and written by Patrick Casey and Worm Miller. The film showcases many new and largely then-unknown actors an ...

'' (2003) as Lorenzo, The Black Hand * ''Freezerburn'' (2005) as "Scooter", The Grip * '' The Phobic'' (2006) as Dr. Cecil Westlake * ''

'' (2007) as Jack Kendall (uncredited) * ''Alien Encounter'' (2008) as Donovan * ''Sibling Rivalry'' (2009) as The Stranger * ''He's Such a Girl'' (2009) as Barrista * ''Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness'' (2009) as Benny Bliss * ''The Ascent'' (2010) as Andrew * ''Cinema Salvation'' (2010) as Courtney * '' The Quiet Ones'' (2010) as Michael's Father * ''Raven'' (2010) as Danny * '' Faster'' (2010) Prescott Ashton, The Telemarketer * ''Watch Out for Slick'' (2010) as "Benji" * ''Discipline'' (2011) as Jack Baldwin * ''Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury'' (2011) as Gil Highdecker * ''

L.A. Noire ''L.A. Noire'' is a 2011 action-adventure video game developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games. Set in 1947 Los Angeles, the game follows detective Cole Phelps's rise among the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department as he so ...

'' (2011) as Eli Rooney * '' Mimesis: Night of the Living Dead'' (2011) as Gordon * ''Ambush at Dark Canyon'' (2012) as Sheriff Hurley * ''

The House Across the Street ''The House Across the Street'' is a 1949 American comedy/newspaper film directed by Richard L. Bare and written by Russell S. Hughes. The film stars Wayne Morris, Janis Paige, Bruce Bennett, Alan Hale, Sr., James Mitchell and Barbara Bates. ...

'' (2013) as Ned * '' My Trip Back to the Dark Side'' (2014) as Bobby G. * ''

Field of Lost Shoes ''Field of Lost Shoes'' is a 2014 American war drama film directed by Sean McNamara and written by Dave Kennedy and Thomas Farrell. The film stars Nolan Gould, Lauren Holly, Jason Isaacs, Tom Skerritt, Keith David and David Arquette. It is base ...

'' (2014) as Captain Chinook * ''Halcyon'' (2014) as Robert * '' The Funhouse Massacre'' (2015) as Dennis * ''

The Bronx Bull ''The Bronx Bull'' is a 2016 American biographical sports film written and directed by Martin Guigui and starring William Forsythe, Paul Sorvino, Joe Mantegna, Tom Sizemore, Natasha Henstridge, and Penelope Ann Miller. It is based on the story ...

'' (2016) as Chain Gang Guard * ''Eden Falls'' (2017) as Dr. Mason * ''It Happened One Valentine's'' (2017) as Freddy Craig * ''Goodnight, Gracie'' (2017) as Billy * ''Urban Myths'' (2017) as Stanley * ''

Camp Cold Brook ''Camp Cold Brook'' is an American supernatural horror film directed by Andy Palmer. The film, which is produced by Joe Dante, stars Danielle Harris and Chad Michael Murray. Plot A paranormal team sets to check out the abandoned Camp Cold Brook ...

'' (2018) as * '' Hell's Kitty'' (2018) as Mordicia * ''

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'' (2019) as Sheriff Sam Bramford * '' Charming the Hearts of Men'' (2021) as Mr. Spratz * ''

Hellblazers ''Hellblazers'' is a 2022 American action horror film directed by Justin Lee and starring Bruce Dern, Billy Zane, Tony Todd and Adrienne Barbeau. Plot Cast * Bruce Dern as Bill Unger * Billy Zane as Joshua *Tony Todd as Harry *Adrienne Barbe ...

'' (2022) as Bernard * ''

Grand Theft Auto Online ''Grand Theft Auto Online'' is an online multiplayer action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released on 1 October 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, 18 November 2014 for PlayStation 4 and Xb ...

'' (2022) as Labrat * '' The Wrath of Becky'' (2023)

References

External links

Convicted Artist Magazine - Courtney Gains Interview
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