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Public records list Gary Basaraba as a television actor and film actor. Gary Basaraba was born on March 16, 1959 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The age as of 2026 is 67.
My Take
What I admire most about Gary Basaraba is the quiet authority he brings to supporting roles. Anyone can chase the spotlight, but earning Martin Scorsese's trust three separate times, from The Last Temptation of Christ all the way to Killers of the Flower Moon, is a credential no marketing campaign can buy. To me that recurring call says everything: directors of that caliber want faces that feel lived-in and true. Basaraba never grabs a scene by force, he grounds it. I value that kind of unglamorous craftsmanship far more than easy stardom, and I think this Edmonton-born actor is a genuine character-acting treasure.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gary Basaraba
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲイリー・バサラバ
- Reading
- げいりー・ばさらば
- Born
- March 16, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. 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 Gary Basaraba born?
Born March 16, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Gary Basaraba from?
Gary Basaraba is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What does Gary Basaraba do?
Gary Basaraba works as television actor, film actor.
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