Eric Gurry Explained

Birth Date:December 14, 1966
Birth Place:Ridgewood, New Jersey
Spouse:Suzanne Michele Mahon (m. 1994–present)
Children:3
Years Active:1979–1986 (as an actor)

Eric Gurry (born December 14, 1966) is an American former child actor and entrepreneur.

Education and career

Gurry graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1989 and obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School.

Gurry is known for his roles in films and plays. In 1982, he appeared as Igor in Author! Author!, a role that earned praise.[1] He co-starred in the 1983 film Bad Boys[2] [3] opposite Sean Penn, receiving 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 theater 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 in his career.

Partial filmography

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George . Williams . Author! Author!: Shallow! Shallow! . The Sacramento Bee. June 18, 1982. AA-1. 14 June 2024.
  2. News: Roger. Ebert. Bad Boys. Rogerebert.com. Chicago Sun-Times. March 25, 1983. 18 April 2020.
  3. News: Lou. Cedrone. A sentimental and a grim view of youth. . March 25, 1983. C8. 14 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Janet. Maslin. Film: 'Bad Boys' in Jail. The New York Times. March 25, 1983. 18 April 2020.
  5. Tom. Doherty. Bad Boys. Film Quarterly. Fall 1983. 37(1). 29.
  6. News: Roger. Hurlburt. Comedy 'Willy/Milly' Really Silly. South Florida Sun Sentinel. May 2, 1986. 18 April 2020. subscription.
  7. News: Michael. Wilmington. 'Something'—Almost Something Special. Los Angeles Times. April 6, 1987. 18 April 2020.
  8. News: Douglas. Watt. 'Table Settings' a stage feast to enjoy. New York Daily News. January 15, 1980. 14 June 2024. 21.
  9. News: Adele. Wiland. Focus on the Arts. Ridgewood News. April 30, 1981. 18 April 2020.