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.

Filmografi

Due South1994 · Fraser Sr.Horse Latitudes1975 · Donald CrowhurstThe Thomas Crown Affair1968 · JamieBlacula1972 · Lt. John "Jack" PetersChandler1971 · John MelchiorDrága kisfiam!1978 · Away from Her2007 · GrantColossus: The Forbin Project1970 · The PresidentThe Shipping News2001 · Billy PrettyThe Grand Seduction2014 · SimonThe Good Shepherd2004 · Cardinal LedesnaPippi Longstocking1997 · Captain Longstocking (voice)Sex After Kids2013 · Dr. KeatonTwo Lovers and a Bear2016 · Bear (voice)Cyrano De Bergerac1962 · Vicomte de ValvertThe River of My Dreams2017 · Newfoundland Scene1951 · HimselfOnly God Knows1974 · John HaganThe Old Man and the Sea1999 · Old Man (voice)Kids for Character1996 · King Babar(archive footage) (voice)Life Doesn't Frighten Me2012 · Francis WearyBabar: The Movie1989 · King BabarFlight of the Butterflies2012 · Dr Fred UrquhartBack to Beulah1974 · Host