Tulsans became familiar with Gailard Sartain before the rest of the world because of his comedic work on a local late-night ...

The pride of Tulsa also showed up in three Ernest movies, played The Big Bopper in ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ and did nine films ...

Known for his roles in films like "The Outsiders," "Fried Green Tomatoes" and three "Ernest" movies, the Tulsan died Thursday ...

The Oklahoma native broke out in TV variety shows before starring in ‘Mississippi Burning,’ ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and more ...

Though best known for comedy, he also played serious roles, including a sinister sheriff in “Mississippi Burning.” The director Alan Rudolph cast him in nine films.

Actor Gailard Sartain, known for his roles in Hee Haw and the Ernest franchise, died at the age of 78 on June 19, 2025.

Gailard Sartain has died aged 78. The actor, comedian and artist, best known for his roles in The Outsiders, The Buddy Holly ...

Gailard Sartain, beloved for his two-decade run on the country-themed variety show Hee Haw, has passed away at the age of 81.

Gailard Sartain, celebrated for his comedic performances on Hee Haw and roles in films like Fried Green Tomatoes and ...

This is a quote-driven tribute to Gailard Sartain, who accumulated acting credits from 1970 through 2005 and whose work as an ...

His passing comes just months after that of his Ernest co-star Bill Byrge, who died in January aged 89. Among the other tributes to the star, one fan said on Facebook: "Rest in peace, Gailard Sartain.

Gailard Sartain wasn’t just a familiar face on TV—he was a true character actor whose legacy stretched from Hee Haw to The ...