Eric Gurry (born December 14, 1966) is an American former child actor and entrepreneur.
Eric Gurry | |
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| Born | December 14, 1966 |
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| Years active | 1979–1986 (as an actor) |
| Spouse | Suzanne Michele Mahon (m. 1994–present) |
| Children | 3 |
Education and career edit
Gurry graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1989 and obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School.
Gurry is best known for his roles in films and plays. In 1982 he appeared as Igor in Author! Author!, a role which earned him praise.[1] He co-starred in the 1983 film, Bad Boys,[2][3] opposite Sean Penn, and received praise for his portrayal of 15-year-old criminal Horowitz.[4][5] He also appeared in the 1986 comedy film, Willy/Milly.[6][7]
Gurry's theatre credits include the off-Broadway comedy, Table Settings (1980);[8] and Woody Allen's Broadway play, The Floating Light Bulb (1981), with Beatrice Arthur, Danny Aiello and Jack Weston.[9] Gurry also appeared in a handful of TV series and TV movies throughout his career.
Partial filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Baby with Four Fathers | Horse | TV movie |
| 1981 | CBS Children's Mystery Theatre | Jess | TV series; Episode: Mystery at Fire Island |
| 1982 | Author! Author! | Igor | Film |
| 1983 | Bad Boys | Horowitz | Film |
| 1983 | Full House | Igor Travalian | TV movie |
| 1985 | The Zoo Gang | Danny | Film |
| 1986 | Willy/Milly | Alfie | Film |
References edit
- ^ George Williams (18 June 1982). "Author! Author!: Shallow! Shallow!". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Roger Ebert (25 March 1983). "Bad Boys". Rogerebert.com, originally Chicago-Sun Times. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Lou Cedrone (25 March 1983). "A sentimental and a grim view of youth". The Evening Sun. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Janet Maslin (25 March 1983). "Film: 'Bad Boys' in Jail". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Tom Doherty, Bad Boys, Film Quarterly, Fall 1983, Vol. 37(1), pg. 29.
- ^ Roger Hurlburt (2 May 1986). "Comedy 'Willy/Milly' Really Silly". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Michael Wilmington (6 April 1987). "'Something'—Almost Something Special". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Douglas Watt (15 January 1980). "'Table Settings' a stage feast to enjoy". Daily News. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Adele Wiland (30 April 1981). "Focus on the Arts". Ridgewood News. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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