Gary Cavagnaro, born on September 16, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, is the youngest of three sons to Joseph and Frances Cavagnaro, with brothers Joe Jr. and Richard. He attended Highland Park High School, graduating in 1981, and later pursued his higher education at Southern Methodist University in the Dallas area, graduating in 1985 with a degree in Business Administration.
Gary's early foray into the entertainment industry began with his role as "Engleberg" in the 1976 original "Bad News Bears". His film credits include "Drive In", a Columbia Pictures production, released in 1977, and the made-for-TV movie "Crises at Central High" in 1979.
Currently, Gary resides in Carrollton, Texas, with his loving wife, Kimberly, and their four children, Matthew, Emily, Blake, and Gary Jr.