Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent
CC FRSC
Pinsent in 2008
Born
Gordon Edward Pinsent

(1930-07-12)July 12, 1930
Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Canada
DiedFebruary 25, 2023(2023-02-25) (aged 92)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • director
  • singer
Years active1957–2021
Spouse
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(m. 1962; died 2007)​
Children4, including Leah

Gordon Edward Pinsent, CC, FRSC (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, screenwriter, director and playwright. He was known for his roles in numerous productions, including Away from Her, The Rowdyman, John and the Missus, A Gift to Last, Due South, The Red Green Show and Quentin Durgens, M.P. He was the voice of Babar the elephant in television and film from 1989 to early 2015.

Pinsent died in his sleep on February 25, 2023, at age 92.

References

  1. ↑ "Gordon Pinsent: a Canadian legend looks back at his life". thestar.com. 22 December 2012.
  2. ↑ CBC News Staff (February 25, 2023). "Gordon Pinsent, Canadian acting icon, dead at 92". CBC News. Toronto. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  3. ↑ Barnes, Mike (February 26, 2023). "Gordon Pinsent, Actor in Sarah Polley's 'Away From Her,' Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.

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