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.

Gordon Pinsent

Acting Born July 12, 1930 – Died February 25, 2023 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.

Known For

American Playhouse

Dennis Corcoran

Hogan's Heroes

S.S. Capt. Steiner

The Red Green Show

Hap Shaughnessy

Cannon

The Outer Limits

Dr. Steven Molstad

Private Eyes

Nevin Ainslie

Relic Hunter

Jimmy Jonesboro

Marcus Welby, M.D.

Dr. Joseph Xavier

Due South

Fraser Sr. (voice)

Due South

Fraser Sr.

The Listener

Accident Victim

The Listener

Accident Victim / Frank Cardea