Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
July 12, 1930
Place of Birth:
Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Gordon Pinsent
Biography
Gordon Edward Pinsent CC FRSC (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer. He began his career in the 1940s, delving into radio dramas before serving in the Canadian Army. His extensive four-decade-long career spans stage, TV, and film, starring in notable works like "Quentin Durgens MP," "The Rowdyman," and "Power Play." He's received numerous awards, including ACTRA, GENIE, and GEMINI Awards, and earned honoraries from several universities. Pinsent's skills extend to writing; his novels inspired feature films, and he penned his memoirs, "By the Way." He shared a close friendship with Marlon Brando, often enjoying drive-in movies with Brando's family.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Private Eyes | Nevin Ainslie |
| 2014 | The Polar Sea | |
| 2010 | The Pillars of the Earth | Archbishop |
| 2010 | Babar and the Adventures of Badou | King Babar (voice) |
| 2010 | Republic of Doyle | Maurice Becker |
| 2009 | The Listener | Accident Victim |
| 2009 | The Listener | Accident Victim / Frank Cardea |
| 2006 | Angela's Eyes | |
| 2004 | Corner Gas | Corky Dillems |
| 2004 | H2O | Michael Cameron |
| 2002 | Puppets Who Kill | |
| 2001 | Blue Murder | |
| 1999 | Relic Hunter | Jimmy Jonesboro |
| 1998 | Power Play | |
| 1997 | Pippi Longstocking | Captain Longstocking |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits | Dr. Steven Molstad |
| 1994 | Due South | Fraser Sr. (voice) |
| 1994 | Due South | Fraser Sr. |
| 1993 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Ken Collins |
| 1991 | The Red Green Show | Hap Shaughnessy |
| 1989 | Babar | King Babar (voice) |
| 1987 | Friday the 13th: The Series | Desmond Williams |
| 1985 | Danger Bay | Pete Bartlett |
| 1977 | For The Record | |
| 1972 | Banacek | John Weymouth |
| 1971 | Cannon | |
| 1971 | Sarge | Stone |
| 1970 | Dan August | Frank Fairley |
| 1969 | Marcus Welby, M.D. | Dr. Joseph Xavier |
| 1968 | It Takes a Thief | Gerald Lockridge |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes | S.S. Capt. Steiner |
| 1965 | Seaway | Coffin |
| 1965 | Seaway | Grainger |
| 1963 | The Forest Rangers | Sgt. Brian Scott |
| 1960 | The Nature of Things | Dr. Fred Urquhart |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Vicomte de Valvert |