Gary Scott Thompson

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.

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