Personal details
- Birth Date: 1964-02-03
- Height: 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Birth Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Professions: Actor, Composer, Music Department
Latham’s one of those multi-hyphenate creatives who never really sits still—actor, composer, artist, you name it. He’s tucked away in New Zealand these days, but honestly, his roots run deep in the arts. Kinda wild, but his dad’s Charles Gaines (yep, the guy behind “Stay Hungry” and all that “Pumping Iron” business from the ‘70s), and his mom’s Patricia Gaines, who’s no slouch either—she’s an artist in her own right. So, Latham basically grew up marinating in creativity. He didn’t just ride the family coattails, though. Latham actually went for it and studied acting at NYU, which is about as legit as it gets. Dude’s not just about the stage or screen, either—he’s got this whole other side where he composes music, often teaming up with his brother Shelby Gaines. It’s a proper family affair. Back in New Zealand, he snagged a nomination for Best Actor in a TV series at the Qantas media awards for his role in “The Cult.” Not too shabby, right? That’s kinda like getting a pat on the back from the whole country. The guy’s career is this wild tapestry—acting gigs, music, visual art—he just keeps switching gears, chasing inspiration wherever it pops up. You look at his work and it’s obvious: he’s not one to stick himself in a box. Creativity’s pretty much in his DNA.
Sibling to Shelby Gaines and Greta Gaines, he’s got a bit of that classic sibling energy—somewhere between supportive and competitive, depending on the day. You can almost imagine the family gatherings: probably a little chaotic, definitely full of stories and quick-witted banter. The Gaines crew, not exactly strangers to the spotlight, each kind of carves their own path. He doesn’t always get the same headlines as Shelby or Greta, but you can bet he’s got his own thing going on. Sometimes it’s the sibling you don’t hear about as much who’s the glue for the whole operation, right? That’s the vibe. The Gaines family tree is a little wild, with each branch doing something cool, and he’s right there in the mix—maybe not shouting, but definitely making moves. If you know the Gaines name, you’re probably catching a little bit of their story through him, even if you don’t realize it at first.
February 3, 1964
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
61 years old