Gordon Pinsent

Acting

July 12, 1930 — February 25, 2023Grand 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.

Behind the camera

2006

Heyday!

Director & Writer

1987

John and the Missus

Director & Writer

1972

The Rowdyman

Writer

Gordon Pinsent

Known for

Behind the camera