Jim Gaines

Biography

Jim Gaines Jr., born on May 18, 1955 in Maui, Hawaii, is an American actor, screenwriter, and director who began his career in the 1980s, starring in a string of action films shot on location in the Philippines. Known for roles such as Sonny Peel in "Robowar" (1988) and Radek's Soldier in "Strike Commando" (1987), Gaines has also written and produced several films. He later acquired Philippine citizenship and worked on projects, including Bruno Matteis' Exploitation Works, before his passing.