Gordon Pinsent
Actor · Director · Writer · Creator
Born Jul 12, 1930 · Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Active 1951–2023 · Awards: Companion of the Order of Canada, Earle Grey Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Canada's Walk of Fame, Governor General's Performing Arts Award
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.
Filmography
The Pillars of the Earth (2010) — ArchbishopThe Thomas Crown Affair (1968) — JamieThe Outer Limits (1995) — Dr. Steven MolstadHogan's Heroes (1965) — S.S. Capt. SteinerFriday the 13th: The Series (1987) — Desmond WilliamsThe Grand Seduction (2014) — SimonThe Old Man and the Sea (1999) — Old Man (voice)Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) — The PresidentAway from Her (2007) — GrantThe Shipping News (2001) — Billy PrettyPrivate Eyes (2016) — Nevin AinslieRelic Hunter (1999) — Jimmy JonesboroDue South (1994) — Fraser Sr. · Fraser Sr. (voice)Corner Gas (2004) — Corky DillemsThe Listener (2009) — Accident Victim / Frank Cardea · Accident VictimSaint Ralph (2005)Two Lovers and a Bear (2016) — Bear (voice)Blacula (1972) — Lt. John "Jack" PetersBanacek (1972) — John WeymouthNothing (2003) — Man In SuitBabar (1989) — King Babar (voice)Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) — Ken CollinsThe Red Green Show (1991) — Hap ShaughnessyRepublic of Doyle (2010) — Maurice Becker