Gordon Pinsent
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Gordon Pinsent | |
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 Pinsent in 2008 | |
| Born | Gordon Edward Pinsent July 12, 1930 Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Died | February 25, 2023 (aged 92) |
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| Years active | 1957–2021 |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 4, including Leah |
Gordon Edward Pinsent, CC, FRSC (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, screenwriter, director and playwright. 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.[1] He was the voice of Babar the elephant in television and film from 1989 to early 2015.
Pinsent died in his sleep on February 25, 2023, at age 92.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Gordon Pinsent: a Canadian legend looks back at his life. thestar.com (22 December 2012).
- ↑ CBC News Staff (February 25, 2023). "Gordon Pinsent, Canadian acting icon, dead at 92". CBC News (Toronto). https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/gorden-pinsent-1.6760868. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike. Gordon Pinsent, Actor in Sarah Polley’s ‘Away From Her,’ Dies at 92. The Hollywood Reporter (February 26, 2023). Retrieved February 26, 2023.
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