Biography
Gary Scott Thompson was the creator and executive producer of NBC's hit series Las Vegas and the co-writer of the hit film The Fast and the Furious. GST (as he is known by cast and crew members) was born in Ukiah, California, but spent a formidable part of his childhood in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
He first gained exposure to the world of entertainment as an actor, having studied the craft from notable actors such as Powers Boothe while a student at Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. He received his BA from the University of California, Irvine, and his MFA from New York University.
Upon graduation from NYU, Thompson worked as a playwright. His theater credits include Small Town Syndrome, Cowboys Don't Cry and Private Hells. His feature film credits include The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Fast & Furious, Fast Five, Hollow Man, 88 Minutes and the cult classic Split Second.
Universal Pictures
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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2015 |
Furious 7 |
2007 |
88 Minutes |
2003 |
Timecop: The Berlin Decision |
2002 |
K-9: P.I. |
2001 |
The Fast and the Furious |
1999 |
K-911 |
1992 |
Split Second |
1988 |
White Ghost |
1987 |
The Underachievers |
Series | ||
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2014 |
Taxi Brooklyn |
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Revenge (E12) |
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Cherchez les femmes (E03) |
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Brooklyn Heights (E02) |
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Pilot (E01) |
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2009 |
Knight Rider |
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Exit Light, Enter Knight (E13) |
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2008 |
Knight Rider |
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Knight of the Living Dead (E06) |
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A Knight in Shining Armor (E01) |
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Las Vegas |
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3 Babes, 100 Guns, and a Fat Chick (S05E13) |
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2007 |
Las Vegas |
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Heroes (S04E17) |
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A Hero Ain't Nothing But a Sandwich (S05E01) |
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2006 |
Las Vegas |
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Father of the Bride (S03E23) |
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Urban Legends (S03E15) |
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White Christmas (S04E08) |
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Father of the Bride Redux (S04E01) |
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2005 |
Las Vegas |
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Centennial (S02E24) |
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Tainted Love (S02E17) |
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Mothwoman (S03E09) |
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Viva Las Vegas (S03E01) |
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2004 |
Las Vegas |
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Always Faithful (S01E23) |
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New Orleans (S01E16) |
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The Night the Lights Went Out in Vegas (S01E13) |
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more episodes (3) | ||
2003 |
Las Vegas |
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Groundhog Summer (S01E05) |
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What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas (S01E02) |
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Pilot (S01E01) |
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1999 |
The Angry Beavers |
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Pass It On! / Stump's Family Reunion (S03E08) |
Creator
Series | ||
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2008 |
Las Vegas |
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Three Weddings and a Funeral: Part 2 (S05E19) |
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Three Weddings and a Funeral: Part 1 (S05E18) |
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Win, Place, Bingo (S05E17) |
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more episodes (5) | ||
2007 |
Las Vegas |
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Heroes (S04E17) |
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Junk in the Trunk (S04E16) |
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Bare Chested in the Park (S04E15) |
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more episodes (17) | ||
2006 |
Las Vegas |
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Father of the Bride (S03E23) |
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Fidelity, Security, Delivery (S03E22) |
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Chaos Theory (S03E21) |
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more episodes (17) | ||
2005 |
Las Vegas |
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Centennial (S02E24) |
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Magic Carpet Fred (S02E23) |
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Letters, Lawyers and Loose Women (S02E22) |
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more episodes (21) | ||
2004 |
Las Vegas |
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Always Faithful (S01E23) |
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The Big Bang (S01E22) |
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Family Jewels (S01E21) |
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more episodes (21) | ||
2003 |
Las Vegas |
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Decks and Violence (S01E10) |
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Year of the Tiger (S01E09) |
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Luck Be a Lady (S01E08) |
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more episodes (7) |
Director
Series | |
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2009 |
Knight Rider |
Exit Light, Enter Knight (E13) |
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2008 |
Las Vegas |
3 Babes, 100 Guns, and a Fat Chick (S05E13) |
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2006 |
Las Vegas |
Father of the Bride (S03E23) |
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White Christmas (S04E08) |
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Father of the Bride Redux (S04E01) |
Actor
Series | |
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2008 |
Las Vegas |
3 Babes, 100 Guns, and a Fat Chick (S05E13) |
Documentaries | |
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1990 |
Intimate Portrait (series) |
Guest
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2005 |
TV Land Confidential |