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Gary Austin
American improvisational theatre teacher, writer and director
- Born1941
- Died2017
- Known asAmerican improvisational theatre teacher, writer and director
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When did Gary Austin die?
April 1, 20171
Gary Austin was born on October 18, 1941 and died on April 1, 2017, aged 75.
- Wikipedia: Gary Austin, revision of Aug 30, 2026
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- Known for: American improvisational theatre teacher, writer and director (1941–2017)
- Born: October 18, 1941
- Died: April 1, 2017
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- Gary Austin was an American improvisational theatre teacher, writer, and director who founded The Groundlings theatre company in 1974.
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Gary Austin comes up in these episodes:
- MyShowNotes ✓ Bobby Lee on TYSO – #11: Groundlings founder whose improv classes got Bobby started. (46:11)
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Who is Gary Austin?
Gary Austin was an American improvisational theatre teacher, writer, and director who founded The Groundlings theatre company in 1974.
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