Gary Stretch
Biography
Gary Stretch is a British actor, model, former boxer, producer, and screenwriter who was born in St Helens and grew up in the Haresfinch area. In boxing, he won 29 of his 31 fights, 20 by knockout, and held the WBC International Super Welterweight title. He later modeled for brands such as Calvin Klein and Versace before turning to acting. Oliver Stone cast him as Cleitus in Alexander (2004), and he went on to appear in Stone's World Trade Center and Savages (2012). His role as gang leader Sonny in Shane Meadows's Dead Man's Shoes (2004) earned him a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also starred in The Heavy (2010) and Freebird, and acted alongside Phil Daniels and Geoff Bell in the latter.
57years old
Turns 58 on November 4in 23 days
- Born St Helens
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
Movie Career
- Films
- 11
- Career span
- 22 years2003 to 2025
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A first
At the London Arena on 14 February 1990, Gary Stretch beat Ramon Angel Alegre to take the WBC International Light Middleweight title, in a bout billed as Valentine's Day Massacre.
Own stunts
Gary Stretch boxed as a southpaw for most of his career at light-middleweight and rose to become British champion in that division.
A change of course
While he was a boxer, Stretch also did modeling work. Calvin Klein and Versace were among the clients he had during that time.
Gary Stretch movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Oliver Stone directed two of these films. Four actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Rachel Riley's page
Lee Ryan's page
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.