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Gordon Pinsent

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

July 12, 1930(92)

Day of Death

February 25, 2023

Place of Birth

Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Also Known As

Gordon Edward Pinsent
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Gordon Pinsent

Acting

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