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John Dunsworth

Canadian actor and director (1946-2017) · Canada · On the map · Actors · Died at 71

John Francis Dunsworth was a Canadian actor and filmmaker. He was best known for playing trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey, the antagonist on the comedy series Trailer Park Boys (2001-2018).

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2017Died16 October 20172016WeirdosFilm, Drunk Driver2015Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High and UnemployedFilm, Jim Lahey2012Titanic: The AftermathFilm, Fredrick Hamilton2011The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time HourSeriesCloudburstFilm, 2011Arnold2010HavenSeries, Dave Teagues2008Trailer Park Boys: Say Goodnight to the Bad GuysFilm, Jim Lahey2007StuckFilm, Cabbie2005Ambulance GirlFilm, Chief Vince Melmac2004A Hole in OneFilm, Pastor2001Trailer Park BoysSeries, DirectorThe Shipping NewsFilm, 2001Guy Quoyle2000DeeplyFilm, Voice of Urban (voice)1998One Last ShotFilm, Mr. Layhie1997LexxSeries, Divine Predecessor (voice) (uncredited)Giga ShadowFilm, 1997Running Man1990The Little KidnappersFilm, Mr. Fraser1989The Jim Henson HourSeries, SamLighthouse IslandFilm, 1989Sam1946Born12 April 1946

People around John

  • Trailer Park Boys 1999
  • Trailer Park Boys: Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys 2008
  • The Trailer Park Boys Xmas Special 2004
  • Stone Cold 2005
  • Treevenge 2008

Filmography 40

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Television 6

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His other roles included the mysterious reporter Dave Teagues on the supernatural drama series Haven (2010-2015) and Officer McNabb in the CBC film Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion (2003). He also had extensive experience in regional theater.

Country
Canada
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 2017 · aged 71