Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent

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Birthday: 
12 July 1930, Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Birth Name: 
Gordon Edward Pinsent
Height: 
173 cm
Gordon Edward Pinsent was born on July 12, 1930 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, to Florence (Cooper) and Stephen Arthur Pinsent. Gordon was known as "Porky" as a child, and dreamed of performing as early as he can remember. He served with the Royal Canadian Regiment from 1948-51. Gordon received an L.L.D. from the Unive... Show more »
Gordon Edward Pinsent was born on July 12, 1930 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, to Florence (Cooper) and Stephen Arthur Pinsent. Gordon was known as "Porky" as a child, and dreamed of performing as early as he can remember. He served with the Royal Canadian Regiment from 1948-51. Gordon received an L.L.D. from the University P.E.I. in 1975, an Honorary doctorate from Queen's University in 1988, as well as from the Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Prince Edward Island.Gordon left Newfoundland at the age of 17 and began his career on stage. His first theatrical experiences were in Winnipeg, Manitoba. While there, he was involved in the first live radio drama out of Winnipeg. He eventually moved east, working in Toronto and Stratford, Ontario. He has since won numerous credits and awards, and is one of Canada's most well-respected artists. In addition to acting, he directs and produces, and has written a number of novels and screenplays, as well as plays for the stage, including 'Corner Green' for the Newfoundland amateur drama festival. The play was staged in St. John's, Newfoundland in April of 1997, and was was based upon life his hometown of Grand Falls, Newfoundland. He is a member of the Honorary Advisory Board for the Newfoundland Symphony Youth Orchestra, and is very active in various charities. His humorous and poignant autobiography, "By the Way", was published.His wife is actress Charmion King, whom he met during his early theater days. He has a daughter, actress Leah Pinsent, from that union, as well as a son and daughter from an earlier marriage (Barry and Beverly Kennedy). He has two brothers, Harry and Haig, and three sisters: Nita, Hazel, and Lil, who passed away in 1998. Show less «

Gordon Pinsent's FILMOGRAPHY

The Nature of Things - Season 63

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The Nature of Things - Season 62

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes - Season 31

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Private Eyes - Season 5

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Private Eyes - Season 4

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The Detour - Season 4

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Street Legal - Season 9

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Private Eyes - Season 3

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The Detour - Season 3

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The Detour - Season 2

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Private Eyes - Season 2

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The Detour - Season 1

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Private Eyes - Season 1

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Two Lovers And A Bear

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Pirate's Passage

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Republic of Doyle - Season 6

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The Listener - Season 5

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Republic of Doyle - Season 5

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Republic of Doyle - Season 4

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Supermensch The Legend of Shep Gordon

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The Grand Seduction

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The Listener - Season 4

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Sex After Kids

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