Gordon Pinsent

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) — Jamie
2. The Shipping News (2001) — Billy Pretty
3. The Pillars of the Earth (2010) — Archbishop
4. The Grand Seduction (2014) — Simon
5. Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) — The President
6. Away from Her (2007) — Grant
7. The Outer Limits (1995) — Dr. Steven Molstad
8. Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) — Desmond Williams
9. Hogan's Heroes (1965) — S.S. Capt. Steiner
10. Blacula (1972) — Lt. John "Jack" Peters
11. Relic Hunter (1999) — Jimmy Jonesboro
12. The Old Man and the Sea (1999) — Old Man (voice)
13. Private Eyes (2016) — Nevin Ainslie
14. The Listener (2009) — Accident Victim
15. Nothing (2003) — Man In Suit
16. Saint Ralph (2005)
17. Two Lovers and a Bear (2016) — Bear (voice)
18. Due South (1994) — Fraser Sr. (voice)
19. Babar (1989) — King Babar (voice)
20. Corner Gas (2004) — Corky Dillems
21. Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) — Ken Collins
22. Babar: The Movie (1989) — King Babar
23. Sex After Kids (2013) — Dr. Keaton
24. Cannon (1971)
25. Republic of Doyle (2010) — Maurice Becker
26. The Good Shepherd (2004) — Cardinal Ledesna
27. A Holiday for Love (1996) — Cal Marsdon
28. Fallen Angel (2003) — Warren Wentworth
29. The Red Green Show (1991) — Hap Shaughnessy
30. Pippi Longstocking (1997) — Captain Longstocking
31. It Takes a Thief (1968) — Gerald Lockridge
32. Flight of the Butterflies (2012) — Dr Fred Urquhart
33. Pirate's Passage (2015) — Harry the Barber (voice)
34. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) — Dr. Joseph Xavier
35. Banacek (1972) — John Weymouth
36. Chandler (1971) — John Melchior
37. Klondike Fever (1980) — Swiftwater Bill
38. The Spine (2009) — Dan Rutherford
39. Newman's Law (1974) — Jack Eastman
40. The Nature of Things (1960) — Dr. Fred Urquhart

Directed

1. John and the Missus (1987) — Director
2. Heyday! (2006) — Director
3. Once (1981) — Director
4. A Far Cry From Home (1981) — Director
5. Two Men (1988) — Director
6. For the Record (1976) — Director