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Gary Austin (born Gary Moore; October 18, 1941 – April 1, 2017) was an American improvisational theatre teacher, writer, and director who founded The Groundlings theatre company in 1974.
Apr 3, 2017 · Gary Austin, who helped changed the shape of American comedy as the founder and artistic director of the influential improvisational theater company the Groundlings, died on Saturday in Los...
Apr 1, 2017 · Gary Austin, founder of the improv group The Groundlings, which launched the careers of countless comedic actors, has died following a long battle with cancer. He was 75.
- THR Staff
Gary Austin is a pioneer of character-based improv and the founder of The Groundlings, a renowned improv group in Los Angeles. He has taught and directed many famous actors, writers and comedians, and has performed his own solo shows around the world.
Learn how Gary Austin founded The Groundlings in 1974 and developed a unique style of improv, character, and sketch comedy. Discover the famous alumni, shows, and milestones of this legendary LA theatre company.
Apr 2, 2017 · Gary Austin, who created the influential improvisational theater troupe The Groundlings and taught many famous comedians, passed away on Saturday after a long illness. He was a widely admired improvisational teacher, writer, director, and musical performer who influenced generations of comedy.
Apr 4, 2017 · Gary Austin, who created and led one of improvisational theater's most influential troupes, the Groundlings, died Saturday at the age of 75 of cancer. Austin was a writer, director, and musical...
