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Garett Maggart

Blair Sandburg in The sentinel

Photos Garett Maggart Birth name: Garett Carter Maggart
Birth date: 1969/05/24 (54 years old)
Birth place : Darien
Height: 1.71 m

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Biography for Garett Maggart

Garett Maggart starred for four seasons as Blair Sandburg, alongside Richard Burgi in "The Sentinel", a one-hour action drama series from Pet Fly Productions in association with Paramount Network Television for UPN. The show occasionally runs in syndication on the Sci-Fi Network and is currently airing in Canada on Space. The first season of "The Sentinel" was released in April of 2006, marking the tenth anniversary of the premiere of the show.

A second generation performer, Maggart was exposed to acting at an early age watching his father, actor Brandon Maggart. Garett's first role was a small appearance in the Robin Williams film "The World According to Garp" at the age of nine. Given the opportunity to play a guest starring role on the groundbreaking Showtime series "Brothers" that starred the elder Maggart, Garett decided he wanted to become an actor. His younger sisters, multi-platinum selling singer Fiona Apple and Cabaret star Maude Maggart are also enjoying show business careers.

Garett gave a memorable portrayal as Weird Bruce, a radio producer on the highly rated "Frasier". He also had a recurring role on the NBC daytime drama "Days of Our Lives" and was a host for cable TV's musical variety series "Live From the House of Blues", which gave Garett a chance to indulge his love for playing the guitar and drums. Garett starred in the independent feature "Demon Under Glass, playing Dr. Joe McKay for director Jon Cunningham; then went on to appear in a recurring role as a mental health trial attorney opposite Academy Award winning actress Sally Field, on NBC's acclaimed series "ER".

Most recently, Garett has completed work on the Universal Pictures feature "Because I Said So", starring Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore. The film is in post production and is slated for a February 2007 release.

Passionate about comedy from an early age thanks to his father himself an actor, Garett is noticed in the series "Frasier". Thereafter, he obtained a recurring role in the SOAP "of days and life"

In 1996, he obtained the role of Blair Sandburg in the series "The Sentinel"

Garett Maggart is an American actor known for having played in several television and films series. He is notably known for his role as Brian Kinney in the television series Queer As Folk, as well as for his role as Blair Sandburg in the Sentinel series.

Maggart was born on February 8, 1961 in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. He grew up in a family of artists and creators, with his father, director William Maggart, his mother, actress Lynn Luring, and his older brother, the actor and director Kyle Maggart. He started his acting career at a young age, playing in theatrical and television productions.

During his career, Maggart has played in many popular television series, notably Beverly Hills 90210, The X-Files, CSI: Miami, and Supernatural. He also played in several films, including New York Undercover and The Thin Pink Line.

In 2000, Maggart obtained one of his best known and most loved roles by playing the character of Brian Kinney in the television series Queer As Folk. This role earned him international recognition and allowed him to develop a solid base of fans.

In 2005, Maggart joined the cast of the Sentinel series, where he played the role of Blair Sandburg, a student in anthropology and criminal partner of the main character, Jim Ellison. The series was a success and lasted four seasons.

Since then, Maggart has continued to play in theatrical and television productions, in addition to producing and making independent films. In addition to his acting career, he is also an accomplished musician and has played in several rock groups over the years.

In summary, Garett Maggart is a talented and accomplished American actor, known for his roles in popular television series and for his talents as a musician. He has a rich and diversified career, and continues to be an active player and appreciated in the entertainment industry.

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Filmography

Title Role
Because I Said So (2007) Contractor/Carpenter
Days of Our Lives Radar Operator (1 episode, 2004)
ER Lt. Ottenson (1 episode, 2002)
Demon Under Glass (2002) (V) Dr. Joseph McKay
The Sentinel Blair Sandburg (55 episodes, 1996-1999)
The Sentinel (1996) (TV) Blair Sandburg
Frasier Bruce (1 episode, 1995)
Brothers Dave (1 episode, 1988)

Trivia

His name was misspelled "Garrett" in the opening credits of _Sentinel, The (1996 (TV_ .

Name is misspelled on "The Sentinel" Season 1 DVD packaging as "Garrett Maggart".

The baby picture on the left hand side of the opening for the Showtime series "Brothers" was actually Garett's baby picture.

Has dyslexia, which means his letters often shift places when he reads. He compensates by having a great memory and on set would often memorize entire scripts.

Garett was "discovered" while working at the "Sidewalk Cafe" in Venice Beach and was later tapped to play "Blair Sandburg" in "The Sentinel"

Family

Half-brother of singer 'Fiona Apple' and cabaret star 'Maude Maggart'. His brother, Spencer is a producer/screenwriter who produced the music video "Parting Gift" for their sister Fiona .

Son of actor Brandon Maggart

Author of the card

  • Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest

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