Ball’s Out: The Gary Houseman Story
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Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach is an American comedy film directed by Danny Leiner
starring Seann William Scott
, Randy Quaid
and Leonor Varela
. The film was filmed mostly in the Austin, Texas
area and Taylor, Texas
. The film was released direct-to-video
on January 13, 2009.
graduates.
Danny Leiner
Danny Leiner is a film director whose credits include The Great New Wonderful, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Dude, Where's My Car?, Layin' Low, and Time Expired...
starring Seann William Scott
Seann William Scott
Seann William Scott is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Steve Stifler in the American Pie film series...
, Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid is an American actor perhaps best known for his role as Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon's Vacation movies, as well as his numerous supporting roles in films, including his Oscar nominated performance in The Last Detail, Independence Day, Kingpin and Brokeback Mountain...
and Leonor Varela
Leonor Varela
Leonor Varela Palma is a Chilean actress, and model. She played the character Cleopatra in the 1999 film Cleopatra...
. The film was filmed mostly in the Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
area and Taylor, Texas
Taylor, Texas
Taylor is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,575 at the 2000 census; it was 15,191 in the 2010 census estimate. Taylors largest employers include the Electric Reliability Council of Texas , Durcon Inc, and the T. Don Hutto Residential Center, an immigration...
. The film was released direct-to-video
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video is a term used to describe a film that has been released to the public on home video formats without being released in film theaters or broadcast on television...
on January 13, 2009.
Cast
- Seann William ScottSeann William ScottSeann William Scott is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Steve Stifler in the American Pie film series...
as Gary "The Beast" Housman - Randy QuaidRandy QuaidRandall Rudy "Randy" Quaid is an American actor perhaps best known for his role as Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon's Vacation movies, as well as his numerous supporting roles in films, including his Oscar nominated performance in The Last Detail, Independence Day, Kingpin and Brokeback Mountain...
as Coach Lew Tuttle - Brando EatonBrando EatonBrando Eaton is an American film and television actor. He may be best known for his role as Jonah Mitchell in the fourth, fifth and sixth seasons of Dexter .-Biography:...
as Mike Jensen - Emilee Wallace as Jenny Tuttle
- A.D. Miles as Steve Pimble
- Leonor VarelaLeonor VarelaLeonor Varela Palma is a Chilean actress, and model. She played the character Cleopatra in the 1999 film Cleopatra...
as Norma Sanchez - Daniel Ross as Jeffery Vanier
- Tim Williams as Dick Daubert
- Ryan Simpkins as Amy Daubert
- Conor DonovanConor DonovanConor Donovan is an American actor.He has appeared in such films as "Twelve and Holding" , "The Departed" , "Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach" , and "Conviction" . He has also appeared on stage in such productions as "Inherit the Wind"....
as Burke Nibbons - Allen EvangelistaAllen EvangelistaAllen Evangelista is a Filipino-American actor who is best known for his role as Henry Miller in The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Firewire in Zoey 101. His career started in 2002 with an appearance in Once and Again....
as Maricar Magwill - Justin Chon as Joe Chang
- Vincent Coleman Taylor as Kevin Jones (as Vincent Taylor)
- Bryan Mitchell as Randy King
- Remington Dewan as Paul the Videographer
- Meredith EatonMeredith EatonMeredith Hope Eaton is an American actress. She is 4 feet tall and refers to herself as a "short-stature actress"...
as Mrs. Tuttle - Sterling KnightSterling KnightSterling Sandmann Knight is an American actor, singer-songwriter, comedian and musician. He is best known for his roles in the 2009 film 17 Again as Alex, in Sonny With a Chance and So Random! as Chad Dylan Cooper, and in the Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck as Christopher Wilde.-Personal...
as Opposing Team Tennis Player (uncredited)
Production
The screenplay, written by Andy Stock and Rick Stempson, won the 2005 BlueCat Screenplay Competition. The film is set in Lincoln, Nebraska. The writers Rick Stempson and Andy Stock are both Lincoln East High SchoolLincoln East High School
Lincoln East High School is a public secondary school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. It is part of the Lincoln Public Schools school district.- History :...
graduates.