Gailard Sartain

Gailard Sartain
Born(1943-09-18)September 18, 1943
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 2025(2025-06-19) (aged 81)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, painter, illustrator
Years active1970–2005

Gailard Lee Sartain, Jr. (September 18, 1943 – June 19, 2025) was an American actor who frequently played characters with roots in the South. He was a regular on the country music variety series Hee Haw and was also known for his roles in three of the Ernest movies and the TV series Hey Vern, It's Ernest!, which ran for one season on CBS in 1988. He was also a successful painter and illustrator.