This threatening-looking, usually-mustached actor frequently plays hillbilly-type criminals.
His given name "Mike Connor" is in memory of the first Irish governor of Mississippi, his home state.
Attended the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS.
Due to his interest in acting, he attained an extra role in the Charles Bronson vehicle Hard Times . There he met veteran character actor Strother Martin , who became a mentor for Gainey.
He is a huge fan of jazz music and regularly attends the New Orleans Jazz Festival.
Studied Shakespeare before pursuing his screen acting career in Hollywood.
