Gordon Pinsent
Acting
Born: 1930-07-12 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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
Hogan's Heroes
S.S. Capt. Steiner
American Playhouse
Dennis Corcoran
Private Eyes
Nevin Ainslie
The Red Green Show
Hap Shaughnessy
The Outer Limits
Dr. Steven Molstad
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Dr. Joseph Xavier
Relic Hunter
Jimmy Jonesboro
Cannon
The Nature of Things
Dr. Fred Urquhart
Due South
Fraser Sr. (voice)
Due South
Fraser Sr.
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Ken Collins
The Listener
Accident Victim
The Listener
Accident Victim / Frank Cardea
Friday the 13th: The Series
Desmond Williams
Republic of Doyle
Maurice Becker
Corner Gas
Corky Dillems
Babar and the Adventures of Badou
King Babar (voice)
It Takes a Thief
Gerald Lockridge
Danger Bay
Pete Bartlett
Pippi Longstocking
Captain Longstocking
The Hidden Room
Abraham Stone
The Pillars of the Earth
Archbishop
Banacek
John Weymouth
H2O
Michael Cameron
Blue Murder
Dan August
Frank Fairley
The Thomas Crown Affair
Jamie
Puppets Who Kill
Made in Canada
Walter Franklin, Sr.
Babar
King Babar (voice)
Sarge
Stone
Colossus: The Forbin Project
The President
For the Record
Angela's Eyes
Seaway
Coffin
Seaway
Grainger
Power Play
Pippi Longstocking
Captain Longstocking (voice)
The Forest Rangers
Sgt. Brian Scott