Gordon Pinsent
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.
Acting
Movie
The Thomas Crown Affair
as Jamie
1968
Movie
The Shipping News
as Billy Pretty
2001
TV
The Pillars of the Earth
as Archbishop
2010
Movie
The Grand Seduction
as Simon
2014
Movie
Colossus: The Forbin Project
as The President
1970
Movie
Away from Her
as Grant
2007
TV
The Outer Limits
as Dr. Steven Molstad
1995
TV
Friday the 13th: The Series
as Desmond Williams
1987
TV
Hogan's Heroes
as S.S. Capt. Steiner
1965
Movie
Blacula
as Lt. John "Jack" Peters
1972
TV
Relic Hunter
as Jimmy Jonesboro
1999
Movie
The Old Man and the Sea
as Old Man (voice)
1999
TV
Private Eyes
as Nevin Ainslie
2016
TV
The Listener
as Accident Victim
2009
TV
The Listener
as Accident Victim / Frank Cardea
2009
Movie
Nothing
as Man In Suit
2003
Movie
Saint Ralph
2005
Movie
Two Lovers and a Bear
as Bear (voice)
2016
TV
Due South
as Fraser Sr. (voice)
1994
TV
Due South
as Fraser Sr.
1994
TV
Babar
as King Babar (voice)
1989
TV
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
as Ken Collins
1993
TV
Corner Gas
as Corky Dillems
2004
Movie
Babar: The Movie
as King Babar
1989
