George Gaynes
Actor · Director
Born May 16, 1917 · Helsinki, Finland
Active 1955–2016
George Gaynes (May 16, 1917 – February 15, 2016) was a Finnish-born American actor of stage, screen and television. He is best known for his role of Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy film series, and as Henry Warnimont on the…
Filmography
Dinosaurs (1991) — Elder in Chief (voice)Tootsie (1982) — John Van HornColumbo (1971) — Frenchman · EverettPolice Academy (1984) — Commandant LassardCheers (1982) — Malcolm KramerWag the Dog (1997) — Senator NoleBonanza (1959) — Senator PurdySliders (1995) — Old Quinn MalloryPolice Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) — Commandant LassardAltered States (1980) — Dr. WissenschaftThe Six Million Dollar Man (1974) — General WileyThe Way We Were (1973) — El Morocco CaptainMission: Impossible (1966) — Dr. Paul van BergnerJust Married (2003) — Father RobertPolice Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) — Commandant LassardThe Crucible (1996) — Judge Samuel SewallDead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) — Dr. ForrestHogan's Heroes (1965)Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) — Commandant LassardTo Be or Not to Be (1983) — RavitchHawaii Five-O (1968) — Thurman ElliottQuincy, M.E. (1976)Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988) — LassardThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) — Mr. Campbell