Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent

Born July 12, 1930 (Age: 95) 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.
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.
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Filmography

Where Once They Mattered

Where Once They Mattered

2015 as Narrator Age: 85
The Grand Seduction

The Grand Seduction

2014 as Simon Age: 83
Still Rowdy After All These Years

Still Rowdy After All These Years

2011 as Self Age: 81
An Unlikely Obsession

An Unlikely Obsession

2011 as Narrator (voice) Age: 80
Playing the Machines

Playing the Machines

2009 as Narrator Age: 78
Away from Her

Away from Her

2007 as Grant Age: 76
The Sparky Book

The Sparky Book

2006 as Goldfish Age: 75
Saint Ralph

Saint Ralph

2005 as Age: 75
A Diary Between Friends

A Diary Between Friends

2002 as Narrator Age: 71
The Shipping News

The Shipping News

2001 as Billy Pretty Age: 71
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Pale Saints

1997 as Gus Age: 67
A Holiday for Love

A Holiday for Love

1996 as Cal Marsdon Age: 66
Bonds of Love

Bonds of Love

1993 as Leon Age: 62
In the Eyes of a Stranger

In the Eyes of a Stranger

1992 as Lt. Ted Burk Age: 61
A Passage from Burnt Islands

A Passage from Burnt Islands

1992 as Narrator (voice) Age: 61
Blood Clan

Blood Clan

1990 as Judge William McKay Age: 60
Babar: The Movie

Babar: The Movie

1989 as King Babar Age: 59
John and the Missus

John and the Missus

1987 as John Munn Age: 57
Silence of the North

Silence of the North

1981 as John Frederickson Age: 51
Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper

1981 as Ambassador Ken Taylor Age: 50
The Devil at Your Heels

The Devil at Your Heels

1981 as Narrator (Voice) Age: 50
Klondike Fever

Klondike Fever

1980 as Swiftwater Bill Age: 49
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A Gift To Last

1976 as Sgt. Edgar Sturgess Age: 46
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The Time of the Tar Sands

1975 as Age: 45
Horse Latitudes

Horse Latitudes

1975 as Donald Crowhurst Age: 44
Only God Knows

Only God Knows

1974 as John Hagan Age: 44
Newman's Law

Newman's Law

1974 as Jack Eastman Age: 44
Incident on a Dark Street

Incident on a Dark Street

1973 as Joe - Mayor Age: 42
The Rowdyman

The Rowdyman

1972 as Will Cole Age: 41
Colossus: The Forbin Project

Colossus: The Forbin Project

1970 as The President Age: 39
The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

1968 as Jamie Age: 37
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Cyrano De Bergerac

1962 as Vicomte de Valvert Age: 32