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April 2010 - Check out Gary's New Reel! Stay tuned for new web design coming soon.
November 2009 - The Accidental Husband – DVD Released November 10th staring Uma Thurman, Colin Firth & Jeffrey Dean Morgan (and featuring Gary as the City Hall Clerk who tells Uma she has an "accidental husband”). Now queuable at NetFlix and Blockbuster.
To see more pictures and the trailer, click HERE
Also – see Gary dubbed in the trailer from France – oo, la, la.

Apr 2010	Check out Gary's New Reel Stay tuned for new web design coming soon...
Oct 2009	Gary appeared with Luna Stages in NJ for a reading of Matt Schatz’s exciting new play “The Tallest Building in the World.” The story of the architect, building manger & engineer of the original World Trade Center. www.lunastage.org
June 2009	Gary appears on ABC's One Life to Live causing trouble for Rex & Stacy as the Maitre d’ Edward Rooney.
May 2009	Gary appears in a staged reading of A PRINCE AMONG MEN by Eric Henry Sanders at Rattlestick Theatre directed by Tom Wojtunik - Friday, May 8th at 3 p.m.
March 2009	The launch of Speed Creepers’ season finale “THE RACE.” Will Reginald Putz (Gary Cowling) coach Alan Benderhoven to the Speed Walking National title? Click HERE
March 2009	The world-premiere of Vanda’s play MEMORY RIVER is getting great reviews… “The acting is extremely strong, especially… Gary Cowling as Old H.M…exceptional and heart-breaking.” -StageBuzz “...it's fascinating.” -BroadwayWorld.com For more reviews, click HERE For more pictures, click HERE
March 2009	"The Accidental Husband" with Uma Thurman, Colin Firth, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sam Shepard, Isabella Rossellini (and Gary) will finally open nationwide on Friday, March 27, 2009. Watch Gary in the trailer. (Click HERE) Accidental Husband Photos
February 25, 2009	*MEMORY RIVER* by Vanda, directed by Troy Miller Feb 25 – Mar 8 TADA Theatre 15 W 28th St (Bway/5th) Schedule/info/$18 tickets: www.EATheatre.org Based on a landmark medical case – this world premiere of Memory River tells the story of Patient HM and explores memory, identity and the ethics of science. Without your memory, who are you? For over 5 decades, Patient HM “was recognized as the most important patient in the history of brain science.” –NY Times. Gary plays young HM’s father and HM as a grown man. Produced by Emerging Artists Theatre as EATfest - a 4-evening series of new works. For Tickets to MEMORY RIVER or any of the other 3 rotating bills of new EAT works: https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/453
February 16, 2009	Speed Creeper – Eye of the Tiger episode launches on www.ManicAttack.com on February 16, 2009
OCT 2008	www.ManicAttack.com launches Oct. 31st. THE Place for Original COMIC Shorts. Take a Comedy Break and check out Gary as Reginald Putz - Olympic champion Speed Walker in episodes #3, #8 & #9 of Speed Creeper. Watch video HERE
2008	Gary will appear at Primary Stages to read Eric Henry Sanders ‘new play *THE PRINCE AMONG MEN, directed by Tyler Marchant on December 5th. Other readings this year included WILD OATS* with Brave New World Rep and new play *PATIENT HM* by Vanda with Emerging Artists Theatre Shooting Johnson Roebling will be screened at Tribeca Cinemas on July 26th as on official selection of the Independent Features Festival. www.IndependentFeatures.com Screening Tickets - Click Here In June, Gary participated in a remarkable 4-day intensive workshop with renowned acting teacher/coach/director Larry Moss. Watch Gary in THE ACCIDENTAL HUSBAND trailer (Click HERE). THE NAMESAKE debuts on Cinemax June 24 and is available on DVD. Nominated for a 2008 Independent Spirit Award (Irfan Khan) and Casting Society of America’s award for Cindy Tolan’s brilliant casting. This moving film is highly recommended (and not just ‘cause Gary’s in it). At the Hoboken Intl Film Festival SHOOTING JOHNSON ROEBLING was nominated for "Best of the Festival" award and won Best Featured Actress for Canan Erguder. The indie was also screened at the Red Bank Intl. Film Festival where it was nominated for their “Jersey Fresh” award. The commercial that Gary shot for Union Memorial Hospital can be seen in the DC/MD/VA area and on the hospital’s website. Gary appeared, as himself, on Discovery Channel’s trivia game show CASH CAB in May. Riding around in a NYC taxi cab answering trivia questions for cash. He and friend Alisha McKinney… won.

July 2008	ManicAttack.com – an upcoming new website will feature Gary in several original comic short films – as a world-champion power walking coach and a grandfather who speaks without words…. This interactive site hopes to be the YouTube of high-end short comedies. Stay tuned for official launch date.
December 2007	Gary shot two short films for a new website dedicated to original comic content. This crazy-funny interactive site hopes to be the YouTube of high-end short comedies. Stay tuned.
September 2007 to Current	What’s in your Dream Bubble? Gary can currently be seen a commercial for the NY Lotto. Here is the short version of the commercial: (Click HERE) “Hey, you never know…” “What a Day for a Daydream….”
September 2007	Gary and the “Tuesday Group” theatre ensemble were invited back to the 2nd Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Festival. John Guare, Amiri Baraka (who wrote The Dutchman under the name LeRoi Jones) and Lea DeLaria were in attendance as *“The Strange; The Crazied; and the Queer”* was revived for the Festival’s VIP crowd. Highlight: Ethel Elkovsky, a remarkable woman and a friend of Tennessee was the basis for a character in The Parade. She read poetry and spoke of her life -long friendship with Williams.
June 2007	*SHOOTING JOHNSON ROEBLING* has been selected for competition at the Hoboken International Film Festival. TRAILER: www.RoeblingMovie.com Screening: June 4th – 4 p.m. TICKETS & SCHEDULE: www.FilmFestivalNJ.com One of only 12 features in the festival that includes FINGERPRINTS (Lou Diamond Phillips), ON BROADWAY (Joey Mc Intyre, Robert Wahlberg, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler ), THE LIST (Sydney Poitier, Wayne Brady, Ileana Douglas), HIFF showcases the work of Danny Aiello and the 2007 HIIF Lifetime Achievement Award winner - Charles Durning.
March 2007	THE NAMESAKE: Directed by Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding, Salaam Bombay!) and adapted from the book by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Jhumpa Lahiri stars Kal Penn and Indian stars Irfan Khan & Tabu. Gary plays a hotel manager at the wedding. THE NAMESAKE opened in the US on March 9th to great press and has, in its first 12 weeks, earned nearly $13 million. “The Namesake elicits laughter and tears in its profound and emotionally resonant family portrait.” - USA TODAY (More Review) Link to trailer and official site: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/site/thenamesake/
Summer 2007?	Gary shot a principle role in the feature "The Accidental Husband" -- directed by Griffin Dunne. In this romantic comedy, Gary plays a city clerk who tells Uma Thurman and Colin Firth that they can’t get married because Uma has an “accidental husband.” Currently in post-production with possible release in Summer/Fall 2007. Accidental Husband Photos
Feb 2007	Best Actor. Just found out: In May 2005, Gary was named Best Actor for his work in “Take Me Out” from The New Times-Broward-Palm Beach in FL. Thus, giving Gary another chance to celebrate the show and a great experience. They wrote, “Sometimes good guys finish first. Cowling was thoroughly delightful as a geeky gay accountant whose crush on his baseball star client turns into a passion for the game itself. Radiating charm and good humor, Cowling's fumbling characterization was the emotional heart of the Caldwell Theatre production and a model of impeccable comedic timing.”
Jan 2007	Gary will guest star on an episode of “Knights of Prosperity” for ABC. The series debuts Wed., Jan. 3, 2007 at 9 p.m. Gary is in the 4th episode airing Jan. 24th. Written and produced by Rob Burnett and Jon Beckerman (the creative team for NBC’s “Ed”) this half-hour comedy was previously entitled “Let’s Rob Mick Jagger,” which is basically the plot for the season. In the 4th episode, “Operation: Deliver the Case,” Gary meets the *Knights* (lead by Donal Logue) and has something they want...the case. Website
Nov 2006	"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Gary will play Mr. Hecht, an over-burdened caseworker in a home for pregnant teens with Chris Meloni and Connie Nielsen in the episode "Underbelly." It is the 7th episode of this new season and will air on November 14th at 10 p.m. on NBC.
Mar 2006	30 Rock Pilot –Gary will be seen in the pilot on October 11th at 8 p.m. on NBC.
Oct 2006	"Wingman" Gary will appear in the world premiere of a new romantic thriller that explores the dangers and wonders of internet dating and the universal challenges of undeniable love. Written by Robert Cole and John Wooten, starring Sebastian La Cause (4th project with Gary). www.wingman.cc Altered Stages: 212 West 29th St. NYC October 4th to October 15th
Other Theater in 2006	Gary participated in a reading of “Alyss” a new musical based on “Alice in Wonderland” in November. Gary appeared in the 1st Annual Tennessee Williams Festival in Provincetown, MA in October. Gary performed with the Pearl Theatre Company in a benefit reading of "The Great Divide" in August. In April, Gary performed with Brave New World Rep in “Pig Tales” – 3 new works all set in the same restaurant – as it changes owners and themes.
May 2006	Gary will play the Older Gentleman in the world premiere of Max Sparber’s The Older Gentleman with the Drama League/Vital Theatre playing at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre. Directed by Rob Urbinati. The Older Gentlemen Photos
Mar 2006	30 Rock Pilot – Gary shot a role a new comedy pilot by Tina Fey (Saturday Night Live). It’s a behind-the-scenes story of a variety show that Tina Fey is the head writer. It also stars Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski and Tracey Morgan.
Feb 2006	Edenville - World Premiere by Emerging Artists Theatre The new Gregory Fletcher play -- Edenville is a romantic comedy that follows Jules on his rollercoaster ride towards that promised paradise: life with Mr. Right. Edenville stars Sebastian La Cause (together again after performing with Gary in Take Me Out and Love! Valour! Compassion! -- (The new Broderick and Lane of Off-Off Bway!) www.sebastianlacause.com Directed by Tom Wojtunik the cast also features: Adrian Anchondo, Josh Berresford (Dante's Cove) and Nick Ruggeri UPDATE Edenville – Gregory Fletcher’s play Edenville, which Gary debuted in February, has been optioned for a film. Stay tuned. EAT - Gary has been invited to become a company member at Emerging Arts Theatre www.eatheatre.org Edenville Photos / Reviews
Nov-Dec 2005	LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Terence McNally's Tony-Award winning play is being revived in NYC. "One country house. Eight gay men. Three summer weekends. No swimsuits." Gary will play Buzz (the role originated on Broadway by Nathan Lane). And yes, this play had a lot of full male nudity. Love! Valour! Compassion! Photos / Reviews
SEPTEMBER 2005	Gary will play the prosecuting attorney in the play version of "To Kill a Mockingbird" for Brave New World - an up-and-coming theatre company in Brooklyn recently profiled in the New York Times. This site-specific production will be performed on the sidewalks and porches of 6 Victorian homes in Brooklyn. For details visit www.bravenewworldrep.org A Tale of To Kill a Mockingbird
AUGUST- OCTOBER 2005	Gary is currently shooting The Legend of Johnson Roebling -- the coming of age dark comedy about Charles Pavalski, a NY film student, trying to find his artistic mission. Gary plays Charles' Yoda-like professor, Ricky Spector. Trailer Viewable at: www.RoeblingMovie.com
June & July 2005	Gary has been cast in a recurring role on The Sopranos. He will appear in several episodes as the headstrong Nurse Tuthill when one of the main characters is hospitalized for a gunshot wound. The Sopranos returns to HBO for it's "final" season in March of 2006.
June 20, 2005	Gary will reprise *"The Poetry of Tennessee Williams -The Strange, Crazed and Queer"* at the St. James Chapel at St. John the Divine.
April 2005	Gary just completed principle filming for *The Namesake* a new film by the Indian director Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding, Salaam Bombay! & Vanity Fair). Starring Tabo, Kal Penn, Irfan Khan & Zuleikha Robinson with Steve Buscemi, Gabriel Byrne, Glenne Headly & Chloë Sevigny. The film is due to be released in 2006.
March 2005	Beginning March 18th, Gary will appear in an evening of adapted short stories of Anton Chekhov conceived and directed by Alexandra Neil and Randolyn Zinn at The Michael Howard Studios - with Michael Howard himself.
Jan 5, 2005	Gary's latest Law & Order aired. In "Mammon," Gary plays an upscale shoe store owner who becomes an informant for the NY detectives.
Dec 2004	A workshop of The Shock of Recognition by Robert Anderson at The Michael Howard Studios. Shock of Recognition Photos
Sep 2004	The Poetry of Tennessee Williams - The Strange, The Crazed, The Queer! At the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center - Manhattan directed by David Landon. A workshop of the recently published The Poetry of Tennessee Williams - The Strange, The Crazed, The Queer (edited by David Roessel and Nicholas Moschovakis). A company of 8 journeyed through 30 poems/scenes that were only recently discovered. Gary played many "characters" including Tennessee Williams. This project may continue with another mounting in 2005.
Summer 2004	*Take Me Out* at the Caldwell Theatre in Boca Raton, Florida. Take Me Out Photos / Take Me Out Reviews Carbonell Awards Photos .
Apr 2004	In episode "D.A.W." of Law & Order: Criminal Intent Gary plays a hit-and-run driver.

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