Gordon Pinsent

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Jul 12, 1930 (94 years old)
Death date
Feb 25, 2023

Gordon Pinsent

Known For

Back Home Again
0h 30m
Movie 2021

Back Home Again

An animated reimaging of the largest wildfire evacuation in Alberta's history, with upwards of 88,000 people forced from their homes.

Age of Dysphoria
0h 19m
Movie 2020

Age of Dysphoria

A young woman tracks down an elderly man in order to make amends for the tragedy that devastated his life.

Biography

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.