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Mason Wilson Gamble (born January 16, 1986) is an American actor known for his portrayal of Dennis Mitchell in the 1993 film Dennis the Menace and as Jason Schwartzman's sidekick, Dirk Calloway, in Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson's critically acclaimed 1998 film Rushmore; both director Anderson and star Bill Murray acclaimed his acting talent in interviews included on the DVD. He also appeared in Anya's Bell with Della Reese, starring as a dyslexic boy. In 1999, Gamble portrayed Brady Lang in the thriller Arlington Road. He had a featured role in the short-lived 2001 CBS drama Kate Brasher. Additionally, he had a small role in the 1996 comedy Spy Hard.

There is an indy rock band named in his honor; "The Mason Gamble Xperience". Based out of upstate New York. Consisting of lead growler Justin Karn, bassist/banjo player Sean Donovan, drummer Steve Larkin, guitarist Sarah Hoch, and screamer Erik Hartling.

Gamble was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Sally and Tim Gamble, an actor.^[1] He graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School's class of 2004.

References

External links

• Official website
• Mason Gamble at the Internet Movie Database