eric gurry (born december 14, 1966) is an american actor and entrepreneur. he graduated from the university of pennsylvania in 1989 and obtained a law degree (jd) from the university of chicago school of law. eric began his professional acting career in 1981 with "mystery at fire island". he is best known for his roles in such films and plays as "bad boys", "author! author!" and "the floating light bulb".