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Gordon Pinsent

Actor and film director from Canada (1930-2023) · Canada · On the map · Actors · Died at 92

Gordon Edward Pinsent was a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer. He was known for his roles in numerous productions, including Away from Her, The Rowdyman, John and the Missus, A Gift to Last, Due South, The Red Green Show, and Quentin Durgens, M.P.

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A life in dates

2023Died25 February 20232016Private EyesSeries, Nevin AinslieTwo Lovers and a BearFilm, 2016Bear (voice)2014The Grand SeductionFilm, Simon2009The ListenerSeries, Accident VictimThe SpineFilm, 2009Dan Rutherford2007Canada's Walk of FameAwardAway from HerFilm, 2007Grant2004Governor General's Performing Arts AwardAward2003Fallen AngelFilm, Warren Wentworth2001Blue MurderSeries1999The Old Man and the SeaFilm, Old Man (voice)1997Earle Grey AwardAward1995The Outer LimitsSeries, Dr. Steven MolstadA Vow to KillFilm, 1995Frank Waring1993Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesSeries, Ken CollinsBonds of LoveFilm, 1993Leon1989BabarSeries, King Babar (voice)Babar: The MovieFilm, 1989King Babar1985Danger BaySeries, Pete Bartlett1983A Case of LibelFilm, Dennis Corcoran1977Who Has Seen the WindFilm, Gerald O'Connal1974Newman's LawFilm, Jack Eastman1971CannonSeriesChandlerFilm, 1971John Melchior1968It Takes a ThiefSeries, Gerald LockridgeThe Thomas Crown AffairFilm, 1968Jamie1960The Nature of ThingsSeries, Dr. Fred Urquhart1930Born12 July 1930

People around Gordon

  • The Old Man and the Sea 1999
  • Away from Her 2007
  • Saint Ralph 2005
  • Colossus: The Forbin Project 1970
  • The Thomas Crown Affair 1968

Also in Deutsch

Filmography 40

122 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Photos 1

Awards

Canada's Walk of Fame2007
Governor General's Performing Arts Award2004
Earle Grey Award1997
Companion of the Order of Canada
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

About this person

He was the voice of King Babar in the Babar the Elephant television and film productions from 1989 to 2015.

Country
Canada
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2023 · aged 92