Gordon Pinsent

About

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

American PlayhouseSeries • 1982Hogan's HeroesSeries • 1965CannonSeries • 1971Private EyesSeries • 2016The Outer LimitsSeries • 1995Relic HunterSeries • 1999Due SouthSeries • 1994Marcus Welby, M.D.Series • 1969The Red Green ShowSeries • 1991The ListenerSeries • 2009Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesSeries • 1993Republic of DoyleSeries • 2010Friday the 13th: The SeriesSeries • 1987Corner GasSeries • 2004It Takes a ThiefSeries • 1968BanacekSeries • 1972The Nature of ThingsSeries • 1960Babar and the Adventures of BadouSeries • 2010The Pillars of the EarthSeries • 2010Danger BaySeries • 1985The Hidden RoomSeries • 1991Dan AugustSeries • 1970Blue MurderSeries • 2001Pippi LongstockingSeries • 1997