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Charles Gaines(I)

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Charles Gaines
Charles Gaines was born on 6 January 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Stay Hungry (1976), Great Performances (1971) and Stripper (1985). He has been married to Patricia Ellison since 20 June 1963. They have three children.
BornJanuary 6, 1942
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BornJanuary 6, 1942
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    Known for

    Jeff Bridges and Sally Field in Stay Hungry (1976)
    Stay Hungry
    5.6
    • Writer
    • 1976
    Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Stripper (1985)
    Stripper
    5.7
    • Writer
    • 1985
    Max Julien and Vonetta McGee in Thomasine & Bushrod (1974)
    Thomasine & Bushrod
    6.0
    • Bank Customer
    • 1974

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    Writer



    • Stripper (1985)
      Stripper
      5.7
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Pumping Iron II: futur sexe (1985)
      Pumping Iron II: futur sexe
      6.0
      • book
      • screenplay
      • 1985
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • adaptation
      • 1981
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger in Arnold le magnifique (1977)
      Arnold le magnifique
      7.3
      • book "Pumping Iron"
      • 1977
    • Jeff Bridges and Sally Field in Stay Hungry (1976)
      Stay Hungry
      5.6
      • novel
      • screenplay
      • 1976

    Actor



    • Max Julien and Vonetta McGee in Thomasine & Bushrod (1974)
      Thomasine & Bushrod
      6.0
      • Bank Customer
      • 1974
    • Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, and Ben Gazzara in Husbands (1970)
      Husbands
      7.1
      • (as Chas. Gaines)
      • 1970

    Additional Crew



    • Arnold Schwarzenegger in Arnold le magnifique (1977)
      Arnold le magnifique
      7.3
      • consultant
      • 1977

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Chas. Gaines
    • Born
      • January 6, 1942
      • Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    • Spouse
      • Patricia EllisonJune 20, 1963 - present (3 children)

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      Coined the term "pumping iron" as a means of succinctly describing his bodybuilding strategies.

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