Man of Steele, a Conversation with Day of the Dead's Gary Klar.

Speaking to Gary Klar at the 2016 Weekend of the Dead in manchester UK

[@seangraham3640]

We are family friends with Gary. He discovered he has ALS this past summer, and is not doing very well. Please say a prayer for Gary and his wonderful family. Thank you.

[@ericg1100]

Its so sad to hear this. May he rest in peace now. He was fortunate to have as many years as he did, a lot are not as fortunate. He will always live on in our hearts.

[@ricarleite]

I'm sorry

[@A.I.Friends]

Please get better soon. Steel is awesome!!! We all love Steel.

[@malgalloway1295]

gary is one smart, decent guy by the sound of it and only he could pull off playing steele. that role was made for him. respect.

[@thezombiehistorian]

RIP. I met Mr. Klar at a convention and he was so kind to myself and my sister. I will never forget how he treated us and valued us as fans. A true class act.

[@jonben7244]

Steele was my absolute favorite out of any zombie movie of ever watched

[@legoeszombiesetc.1499]

Wait. If Gary actually DID get casted as Rhodes, would Joe Pilato be Steele? Imagine him laughing like a maniac every 10 seconds!

[@TheDeathclawhunter]

omg it just....it just couldnt have been! the two roles just lined up for them perfectly

[@followingtheroe1952]

Interesting how even though Steele was an antagonistic character, he was still very likable and even relatable. And then you see the actor talk in real life, and you understand why you felt that way

[@robzilla730]

Myrdred Deceiver a zombie apocalypse would most likely, I'm sure, tend to bring out the worst in people. Hardest thing to do would be keeping your sanity. Second hardest thing; keeping your humanity.

[@martinkevill8853]

Brilliant interview, brilliant actor. In my opinion the reason 'Day' didn't get good press is because it's so bleak and dark. From the opening seen when the chopper lands and they are looking for survivors and you hear the first 'Hello' it sets the tone but other than that its brilliant, it should be up there with the classics. From a fan in Wigan, England 😊👍❤

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

Those Florida scenes were terrifying when I watched day back in 1990. That movie is technically brilliant. From a billingham north of England fan

[@Governor2310]

He seemed like a man of such positive energy and charisma. RIP Gary Klar, you will be truly missed

[@eraser.head.9601]

Too bad he didnt appear in another zombie film!

[@markburns4705]

Great interview.Having met Gary at Weekend Of The Dead 2016,I can say he is a warm,generous,friendly person.

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Day was my favorite of the trilogy. Gary absolutely killed his role as Steele.

[@matthewleslie6400]

First time I've ever seen Gary outside of Day. What a wise person. Inspires me to keep going strong in my filmmaking and work with people like him one day soon.

[@ColonelFredPuntridge]

He was in an episode of LAW & ORDER. He played a biker named "Mountain" (first name "Rocky"). Similar to Steele. The episode is called "Rebels".

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

I hope your still filmmaking.👍

[@matthewleslie6400]

Yes sir. Still am.@@paulbirkbeck1790

[@leenettywilson528]

Steel was one of my favourites in day of the dead him and rickles together were so funny in day of the dead his friend rickles died in a motor cycle crash r,I,p, I was about 15 wen I watched day of the dead and at the time I was looking after my mother she was very poorly and every nite at about 10 o'clock me and my mother watch day of the dead then straight after it ended I went to bed I had a single bed and my mother had a double bed we used to leave the curtains open and the street lights shinging in the bed room then we would chat about stuff but honestly guys we spoke about day of the dead untill we nodded off even though life was hard back then I never left my mother I stuck by hear the best 5 years of my life r,I,p mum miss you steel if you see this I just want to say to you thanks for the entertainment you gave us in Day of the dead, you look really well dude godbless you steel I would love to meet you also everyone please keep safe godbless to you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😉👍 x

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

Lovely story.💚

[@leenettywilson528]

@@paulbirkbeck1790 thank you , godbless you,

[@tubbiele2]

God bless you and your family

[@leenettywilson528]

@@tubbiele2 nice 1 mate x

[@vampiro712akajoek4]

Met Mr.Klar at Cinema Wasteland in 2015 during the 30th anniversary of Day of The Dead. He was awesome.

[@tsar3906]

Gary Klar is one hell of a actor and totally underrated, It was entertaining seeing every moment of his performance.

[@ColonelFredPuntridge]

G Howard Klar is a great actor. So is Joe Pilato. And Sherman Howard. But the best actor in DAY OF THE DEAD, by far, was Richard Liberty (RIP).

[@dHybrid_351]

"Take your work and your craft seriously. Never take yourself seriously. I can laugh at myself!" I love those words. ❤ R.I.P. Steele. Thank you.

[@fatjec]

I thought he acted like a sergeant.

[@johnmellor932]

He played him as a sergeant. But was scripted as a Private. This is where I think George got it wrong. He should have put 3 stripes on his uniform.

[@benjammin4247]

I met Gary near my home in North Jersey at Chiller Theater, a kind of low budget ComiCon in 1998 or 99. We had a long talk about his work on Day of the Dead and quite a few laughs. A great guy who did standout work on a great film! Hope he is doing well.

[@thegageinator805]

Is he from Jersey?

[@evanpaluch6190]

He passed

[@The_OneManCrowd]

Chiller Theater was on in the Pittsburgh area every Saturday night @ midnight, and it was hosted by 'Chilly Billy" AKA Bill Cardille, the father of Lori Cardille. Anyone that grew up there in the 70's and 80's knows exactly what I'm talking about, and it showed horror and science fiction films late at night. It was great.

[@5jerry1]

@@The_OneManCrowd ~ I miss watching Chiller; I grew up with it.

[@HeartPiece4u]

he looks greate for 70 years old. he was awesome as steel.

[@CharlieSheensTigerBlood]

HeartPiece4u he's got some color unless he dyes his hair

[@jacksonfritts2988]

RIP GARY! You helped the film tremendously and ALWAYS stood out to me. Wish I could have met you...

[@laozi6405]

Excellent acting throughout 'Day'. Among them, Gary is a standout. Still love all the original Romero zombie films. Timeless classics!

[@MIKEMGF]

RIP

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

I could listen to this guy all day. RIP gary klar immortalised forever on film

[@soylentramen7795]

R.I.P.

[@Carusone_Daniel]

Steele, one of my favorite characters in the series, and one of the most memorable! I love this guy, I wish I could have met him. Seemed like a genuine, stand up gentleman. Thank you for sharing this interview, Rest in Peace Gary ❤

[@benishmael9451]

Joe Pilato died on the 24th.

[@MK-od9tm]

Rest is peace Gary klar 🥺⚘

[@ColonelFredPuntridge]

At 15 min 40 sec, he's saying it's not really about zombies, it's about how society reacts to an apocalyptic event. I always thought it was about HIV/AIDS, which was peaking in 1985 when the movie came out. The tension between the public demanding a cure vs the scientists trying to explain that science is a slow, uncertain process.

[@TheDarkkirb]

i love day, my favorite of the original trilogy

[@bbodinefan11]

I love day of the dead.

[@guskalo1981]

I could listen to Gary talk all day. His observation near the end about how George's Zombie movies were really about how society and people (and governments and states) react to cataclysmic events was spot on. Covid showed how horrible some can be. Rest in peace Gary.

[@robzilla730]

I LIKE THIS GUY! GOD BLESS YOU STEELE!

[@ricgillingham8056]

Civilization is a dream we are all ways 4 meals away from anarchy.

[@sudacagamer]

wow, this is gold. Thanks for uploading and doing this.

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

Gary was an American footballer and Olympic weightlifter, a very talented man and a big loss. RIP Gary

[@g.allencook1051]

I hope I haven't told this story here before--forgive me, if I have. In 2003, I saw a Stone Phillips interview with Gary about his remarkable family issues. "That's Steele!" I thought (even though I'd seen his other movies). I jotted down a quick note congratulating him on finding his extended family, and I ended it by saying I "Day" was my fave Romero film, and that Gary was my fave character in it. Sent it off in the mail and forgot about it. (I should note that I have personalized stationery with my contact info, as I'm a writer.) A few weeks later, I'm cooking a very nice dinner for my fiancé when the phone rings. I'm told, "It's Gary." Now, as it so happens, my best friend of 35 years is named Gary, so...lol. I say, "Hello?" And this raucous voice says, "Gabriel, my man, how are you?" After about four minutes of extreme confusion, I realize who it is. Now, I worked in radio. I've interviewed some celebrities, and I've NEVER fanboyed on any of them. When I realized this was Gary Klar, I locked myself in my bedroom. We talked for an hour-and-a-half about everything. He was the nicest guy, and generous. When he found out I was a playwright he told me to get my butt (that's not the word he used) out to where I was needed. We eventually said goodbye, but not before he said something that actually brought tears to my eyes. He said, "Gabe, we need you and your work. Go where the work is. Hell, come to my house--I'll give you some names to call." It was Heavenly...until I realized I'd totally forgotten my fiancé and the dinner I'd been preparing. Needless to say, we had delivery pizza. That was one of the most amazing moments of my life. He gave me his number and his email, but I didn't want to seem like a nuisance, so I never called him--but I did email him a time or two. When I heard of his passing, it was such a loss. What a true gentleman. Rest well, Big Man. And thank you for that amazing hour-and-a-half. I bet there are dozens--if not hundreds--of stories just like this, as he was that type of guy.

[@specialunit0428]

I always thought Steele was a corporal?

[@davsny5]

"Is Mrs. Lombino okay? " I love you baby.....I love you....." " Nobody does this to Russ Crane, nobody does this to Mrs. Russ Crane you glorified stewardess you.....what the matter...you afraid to do a man's job!"

[@robstrickenfeary]

Anyone want to call him a "crazy conspiracy theorist" for agreeing with Orwell and telling us to wake up? ...thought not, just people like me that you don't know.

[@tomtommler7536]

RIP :-((((

[@fraser_mr2009]

Rest in peace, Gary Klar (Pvt. Walter Steel) 1947-2020

[@pepsiguy52883]

You think I’m fuckin with you Steele

[@5jerry1]

~ He looks like Penn Gillette here.-

[@Yeomannn]

Man he seemed like a really good dude. R.I.P

[@Wise_Son]

sometimes critics don't see what really makes a movie good. too talkie? too wordy?? the acting in this movie was phenomenal. the interactions and dialogs between the characters told a story and really drew you into it. the action, the sound score, they just don't make movies like this anymore.

[@coomtothebroom778]

Yes! Finally someone that really gets what made Day of the Dead such a good movie. I found it to be a far more interesting character study than the previous films in the trilogy; we see here a lot more how trauma affected the people in this situation, and the characters had far more depth than in previous “Dead” movies. Plus, the music and visuals were absolutely fantastic to supplement the plot and feel of the movie. Love this classic!

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Day of the dead is my favourite classic and much better than the remake 😂😂😂😂

[@Hotnicksno1]

RIP. I still use the line "nice hat asshole" whenever i get the opportunity to say it.

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Carnival of souls has been colorised now 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CharlieSheensTigerBlood]

I feel like if Pilato and Richard Liberty were still alive, Gary Klar would be having a beer with both of them, enjoying a conversation about what they made. I would LOVED to hear Liberty's take on the movie. (Edit: now reading the comments im finding out hes passed. Thats upsetting. We're losing too many treasures. But as they say, not all good things last forever. But this always will.)

[@Lester-hi4ez]

I'm not getting paid to work in this loony bin 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Wish Gary and his family all the best 😂😂😂😂😂

[@markusniepmann4804]

Day of the Dead rulez forever 👀💯🔨 greetings from Hamburg 🤘👍 Love this Video ❤️ r.i.p. Gary 😢

[@A.I.Friends]

One of the best characters from my favorite movie "Day of the Dead"

[@Alaninbroomfield]

One of my favorite antagonists in film? Why? I don't know. He was just great at the part. Well done.

[@ricgillingham8056]

Rhodes was incredible what a performance 👏 🙌 ..blows me away every time why the cast of DOTD didn't end up getting bigger roles is beyond me and criminal...amazing cast amazing film 👌

[@ricgillingham8056]

Absolutely loved steel the movie was a work of art Absolutely perfect iv watch it a 100 times and still enjoy it 😊

[@Beatslager]

I like the movie a lot, seen it many many many times!!! #bangyourdead :):)

[@maxmt4325]

Hes the one in Big who denied Josh Baskin from going on that ride in the beginning. Loved his character in Day of the dead.

[@marcglenwright2185]

What a brilliant insight into how he played the character, thank you for uploading 😊👍

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Gary klar is funny 😂😂😂😂

[@JB-cs4jt]

R.I.P.

[@jonahmad7237]

He was fantastic as Steele in DOTD.

[@Lester-hi4ez]

Yellow jellow 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cesarpereyra8992]

Rip gary

[@TheSeventhDeadlyMatador]

This man was truly inspiring, he's so well spoken and his acting the movie was great. It's so great he had such a positive outlook on the films years later. Rest In Peace Gary Klar.

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

Gary was an American footballer and Olympic weightlifter, he looked strong as hell in day of the dead

[@TheSeventhDeadlyMatador]

@@paulbirkbeck1790 cool, wasn't aware of that.

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

@@TheSeventhDeadlyMatador there are pictures of him lifting in lee karrs book "Day of the dead" behind the scenes. And Gary has a documentary here on KZbin about his adoption and finding out he had 12 brothers and sisters

[@ShaneMullins-f8o]

Nice interview.

[@kellyfurn4607]

Legendary character.

[@daoyang5988]

Donald Sterling Franson

[@eddiekettle8322]

1 of the best zombie films ever DAY OF THE DEAD 85 1st seen it as a kid got on DVD and on my magpad. 4 when I am out and abont .R.I.P. GEORGE A ROMERO.

[@hemancuriosidadesdosusa2346]

Best zombie film ever. Steele, fan to watch!

[@Sh0ckmaster]

RIP Gary.

[@Under_Sky_Third_Gaia]

Respect.