Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent

Pinsent in 2008
Born
Gordon Edward Pinsent

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

Gordon Edward Pinsent CC FRSC (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer. 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.[1][2] He was the voice of King Babar in the Babar the Elephant television and film productions from 1989 to 2015.

  1. ^ Ouzounian, Richard (December 22, 2012). "Gordon Pinsent: a Canadian legend looks back at his life". Toronto Star. TorStar. p. E3. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  2. ^ Austen, Ian (March 4, 2023). "Gordon Pinsent, Actor Known for Playing Twinkle-Eyed Rogues, Dies at 92". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 17, 2023.