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Gordon Pinsent

12 Jul, 1930 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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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Blacula
55% (1972)
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Chandler
45% (1971)
Pale Saints
20% (1997)
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Heyday!
80% (2006)
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The Rowdyman
35% (1972)
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Corner Gas
79% (2004)
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Babar
62% (1989)
Power Play
100% (1998)
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Danger Bay
72% (1985)
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Sarge
50% (1971)
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Dan August
65% (1970)
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Seaway
50% (1965)
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Seaway
50% (1965)
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Banacek
86% (1972)