Kaz Garas
| Kaz Garas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kazimieras Gaižutis 4 March 1940 Kaunas, Lithuania |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1966-2004 |
Kaz Garas (born 4 March 1940) is an English speaking, Lithuanian-born actor, best known for his starring role in the TV-series Strange Report, and for his numerous portrayals of sheriffs in low-budget thrillers.
Garas was born in Kaunas, Lithuania, but emigrated to America in July 1949. He became a professional actor in the 1960s.
Kaz Garas began his career with a few minor parts in TV-series, but finally took off after co-starring as 'Hamlyn Gynt' in the Crime/Mystery-series, Strange Report, acting alongside Anthony Quayle and Anneke Wills. After the series was cancelled in 1970, Garas played bit parts on other TV-series, and appeared in films such as Ben, Fast Gun, Wonder Woman and Naked Vengeance.
He played a Sheriff at least 7 times, in films such as Dazzle, Piranha, Humanoids From the Deep and Final Mission. In 2004, he retired at age 64.
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