Gordon Pinsent

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.

Known For

The Thomas Crown Affair

as Jamie

The Shipping News

as Billy Pretty

The Pillars of the Earth

as Archbishop

The Grand Seduction

as Simon

Away from Her

as Grant

Friday the 13th: The Series

as Desmond Williams

Colossus: The Forbin Project

as The President

The Outer Limits

as Dr. Steven Molstad

Hogan's Heroes

as S.S. Capt. Steiner

Blacula

as Lt. John "Jack" Peters