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Courtney Gains is a screenwriter, film producer and musician. Courtney Gains was born in Los Angeles, California, United States on August 22, 1965. That works out to 61 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes John Marshall High School.
My Take
I am genuinely fond of character actors like Courtney Gains, the kind who burn into memory without ever topping a poster. His turn as Malachai in 1984's Children of the Corn made him a horror touchstone, but what intrigues me is his refusal to stay in one lane. Beyond acting, he writes, produces and makes music, a restless creative appetite that suggests he wants to shape whole stories rather than just inhabit them. That instinct to build from behind the camera, not only perform in front of it, is exactly what gives films their texture. He is the flavorful supporting presence I always root for.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Courtney Gains
- Name (Japanese)
- コートニー・ゲインズ
- Reading
- こーとにー・げいんず
- Born
- August 22, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / musician / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- John Marshall High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Courtney Gains born?
Courtney Gains was born on August 22, 1965 and is 61 years old.
Where is Courtney Gains from?
Courtney Gains is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Courtney Gains do?
Courtney Gains works as screenwriter, film producer, musician, actor.
Which high school did Courtney Gains attend?
Courtney Gains attended John Marshall High School.
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