Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for “Hee Haw,” “Mississippi Burning” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” has died at age 78.

Actor Gailard Sartain, known for his 20-year run on "Hee Haw" and roles in "Mississippi Burning" and "The Buddy Holly Story," has passed away at 81.

The pride of Tulsa also showed up in three Ernest movies, played The Big Bopper in ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ and did nine films ...

Sartain joined the cast of Hee Haw in 1972, bringing to life the character of Sheriff Orville P. Bullmoose; (top, from left: Gordie Tapp, George Lindsey, bottom, from left: Minnie Pearl, Gailard ...

Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for “Hee Haw,” “Mississippi Burning” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” has died at age 78. The Church Studio in Oklahoma, where he was a ...

Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for “Hee Haw,” “Mississippi Burning” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” has died at age 78. The Church Studio in Oklahoma, where he was a visitor and his wife ...

"Hee Haw" star Gailard Sartain has died at 81, leaving behind a legacy of memorable characters and film roles including his pivotal performance in "Mississippi Burning." ...

Sartain, who appeared on Hee Haw for almost 20 seasons as Sheriff Orville P. Bullmoose, is fondly remembered by other cast members.

Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for "Hee Haw," "Mississippi Burning" and "Fried Green Tomatoes," has died at age 78.