Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Pinsent

Nacimiento : 1930-07-12, Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Muerte : 2023-02-25

Historia

Gordon Edward Pinsent, CC, FRSC (born July 12, 1930) is a Canadian television, theatre and film actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gordon Pinsent, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Gordon Pinsent

Películas

Back Home Again
Jack Rabbit (voice)
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
Fred
A young woman tracks down an elderly man in order to make amends for the tragedy that devastated his life.
The River of My Dreams
Director Brigitte Berman profiles Canadian icon Gordon Pinsent, who left Newfoundland in the late 1940s to launch a storied, seven-decade career as one of the leading actors and most beloved figures in Canadian film and television.
Dos amantes y un oso
Bear (voice)
Roman y Lucy son dos personas que viven en una pequeña y helada ciudad del Archipiélago Ártico Canadiense. Él huye de su pasado, mientras que ella está más preocupada por lo que ofrece el presente y anhela regresar a la civilización para volver a la universidad. En ese inhóspito lugar, duele más su bagaje emocional que el frío que congela sus huesos.
Big News From Grand Rock
A small town journalist's fabricated stories attracts unwanted attention when one of them turns out to be true.
Pirate's Passage
Harry the Barber (voice)
Un joven estudiante de Grey Rocks, en Nueva Escocia, buscar la ayuda de un pirata imaginario para que le apoye en su lucha contra unos matones de su colegio.
La gran seducción
Simon
Los habitantes de un pequeño pueblo tienen que encontrar a un médico si quieren que una empresa construya una fábrica en la zona. A Murray French se le encarga dicha búsqueda, siendo Paul Lewis la persona elegida. Ahora todos los vecinos intentarán seducir al doctor para que se quede a trabajar en el lugar de forma permanente. Remake de "La gran seducción" (Jean-François Pouliot, 2003)
Sex After Kids
Dr. Keaton
Comedia coral sobre varios tipos de relaciones: unos recién casados con un bebé que tratan de llevar de la mejor manera posible su nueva maternidad con sus líbidos. Una huraña y amargada madre soltera cuyo hermano la insiste para que deje de estar enfadada con el mundo. Una pareja de lesbianas descubre que no tienen las mismas ideas sobre cómo criar a un hijo. Un padre soltero comienza a cansarse de sus ligues de una noche. Una pareja de recién independizados se preguntan si pueden recuperar la chispa que tenían al comienzo. Y una esposa que nunca planeó tener hijos comienza a dudar de su decisión. Sus relaciones y sus ideas sobre ellas serán puestas en tele de juicio en referencia a ser padre, tener hijos y seguir teniendo sexo como antes.
Flight of the Butterflies
Dr Fred Urquhart
Basada en una historia real, "El Vuelo de las Monarcas en 3D" muestra la determinación y perseveración del Dr. Fred Urquhart, quien pasó 40 años de su vida investigando el misterioso lugar hacia donde se dirigían las mariposas monarca cada invierno. Al mismo tiempo, y gracias a la tecnología inmersiva de la tercera dimensión, los visitantes conocerán la historia de Dana, una intrépida mariposa monarca que vive constantes amenazas a lo largo de su migración desde Canadá, hasta los bosques mexicanos. El Dr. Urqhart y su esposa Norah enfrentaron muchos desafíos para cumplir su sueño y conocer el destino de estos insectos; pasaron años probando diversas maneras de etiquetar mariposas y rastrear sus recorridos. Contaron con el apoyo de 3 mil "ciudadanos científicos" que buscaron durante décadas mariposas a lo largo de Norteamérica. En 1975, encontraron millones de mariposas monarca en los bosques situados entre el Estado de México y Michoacán.
Life Doesn't Frighten Me
Francis Weary
Insecure thirteen year-old Esther Weary is on the brink of puberty and must come to terms with the realities of becoming a woman with her well-meaning grandpa and his pet pug.
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Elder Stephen Leacock / Narrator
Stephen Leacock recounts his growing up period in the small town of Mariposa, Ontario, located on the shores of Lake Wissanotti with its notoriously leaky holiday steamer. It is a town similar to many other small towns in Canada with its odd assortment of residents.
The Spine
Dan Rutherford
A poignant story of redemption that takes us into the relationship between a man and a woman trapped in a spiral of mutual destruction after 26 years of marriage, the Spine continues Landreth's pursuit of a twisted, beautiful and highly original visual aesthetic, using digital imagery to create characters whose physical appearances are metaphors for their unique souls.
The Red Green Story: We're All in This Together
Hap Shaughnessy
This behind-the-scenes special features cast members musing over public television's beloved "The Red Green Show," the wacky sketch series revolving around the wit and wisdom of outdoors-man, handyman and populist philosopher Red Green (Steve Smith). Backstage anecdotes, rare outtakes and cast commentary shed light on the smart writing and spot-on acting that helped make this unlikely show such a long-running success.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes
Narrator
Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, Mysteries of the Great Lakes will take you on a journey through the greatest lake system in the world, and showcase the amazing geography, ecology, science, and history of the region.
Lejos de ella
Grant
Grant y Fiona han estado casados durante años. Ahora jubilados, viven confortablemente en una casa en el campo, pero su felicidad se ve afectada por los problemas de deterioro de memoria de Fiona. Para no cargar a su marido con más trabajo y cuidados, ella insiste en ingresar en una residencia para gente mayor. Esto cambiará su vida y transformará su relación de pareja. Notas
Heyday!
Monroe Gillette
During World War II, the usually sleepy town of Gander, Newfoundland is abuzz with activity as the stopover point for many flights between North America and the European Theater. Teenager Terry Fleming, who lives just outside of Gander, is feeling conflicted. He wants to work in Gander so that he can have access to the plethora of movie stars and GIs flying though the area.
Heyday!
Writer
During World War II, the usually sleepy town of Gander, Newfoundland is abuzz with activity as the stopover point for many flights between North America and the European Theater. Teenager Terry Fleming, who lives just outside of Gander, is feeling conflicted. He wants to work in Gander so that he can have access to the plethora of movie stars and GIs flying though the area.
Heyday!
Director
During World War II, the usually sleepy town of Gander, Newfoundland is abuzz with activity as the stopover point for many flights between North America and the European Theater. Teenager Terry Fleming, who lives just outside of Gander, is feeling conflicted. He wants to work in Gander so that he can have access to the plethora of movie stars and GIs flying though the area.
La chica de la ambulancia
Pete
Los críticos gastronómicos Jane y Michael Stern llevan casados treinta años, y a pesar de que ambos se aman, Jane se siente insegura, deprimida y asustada a pesar de que Michael ha conseguido mantenerse sobrio durante tres años. (FILMAFFINITY)
Saint Ralph
Años 50. Ralph es un chico de 14 años prácticamente huérfano puesto que su madre está en coma. Intentando conseguir un milagro para que su madre se recupere, se dispone a correr la maratón de Boston.
Secreto de confesión
Cardinal Ledesna
El Padre Clemens es un párroco católico cuya habilidad para los negocios le ha servido no sólo para aportar grandes beneficios a la Iglesia, sino también para garantizarse un estilo de vida muy confortable. Cuando el Padre Andrews, un joven cura al frente de una difícil parroquia, es acusado de homicidio, Clemens es el encargado de que el escándalo no salpique a la Iglesia. Sin embargo, convencido de la inocencia de su colega, Clemens desobedece las órdenes de sus superiores que desean que el caso se archive. Para averiguar la verdad, decide hacerse cargo de la parroquia de Andrews. Con la ayuda de una antigua novia, que ha llegado a ser una famosa reportera de TV, se introduce en los bajos fondos para descubrir una red de traición y corrupción que lo llevará a cuestionar su propia fe y a luchar por su vida... (FILMAFFINITY)
Nothing
Man In Suit
Dos hombres se encuentran al límite de sus posibilidades; sin dinero, sin trabajo y sin futuro. El mundo se desmonta a su alrededor hasta que de pronto... todo desaparece quedándose en medio de la nada.
Hemingway vs. Callaghan
Morley Callaghan
'Hemingway vs. Callaghan' is based on the true story of the friendship between Ernest Hemingway and Morley Callaghan in Toronto and Paris between 1923 and 1929.
Un ángel caído
Warren Wentworth
When his father dies, Terry (Gary Sinese) returns to the house where he grew up, planning to stay only long enough to clean and settle the estate. Yet something indescribable keeps him there longer than expected. Soon, he is reunited with memories and people from his past and his life is changed forever.
A Diary Between Friends
Narrator
When American citizens were stranded in Canada on 9/11, their northern neighbors opened their doors.
Atando cabos
Billy Pretty
Cuando Quoyle, un hombre solitario y desdichado, pierde a su esposa, de la que estaba separado, en un accidente de coche, decide abandonar Nueva York y trasladarse con su tía y su hija a un pequeño puerto pesquero de Terranova, la tierra natal de sus antepasados. Allí consigue trabajo como reportero en el periódico local y, a medida que pasa el tiempo, se siente cada vez más identificado con el paisaje y más a gusto consigo mismo. Además, poco a poco, surgirá un romance entre él y Wavey, una mujer que también tiene que combatir los fantasmas del pasado.
Blind Terror
Martin Howell
After marrying a handsome man she barely knows, a woman experiences threatening calls and violent attacks from a mysterious woman who claims to be her new husband's former lover.
El viejo y el mar
Old Man (voice)
Un viejo pescador cubano, Santiago, sale a la mar todos los días, aunque la mala suerte le persigue y no consigue regresar con una buena captura. Una mañana sale a navegar en su pequeña barca y, mientras espera con el cebo en el agua, un pez, aparentemente enorme, pica el anzuelo. A partir de ahí se entabla una durísima lucha entre el viejo pescador y el pez.
Pippi Calzaslargas
Capt. Longstocking (voice)
En Villakulla vive Pippi con su mono “Mr. Nilsson”, su caballo y un gran baúl de monedas de oro. Con su pecosa cara, sus trenzas rojas y sus largas medias multicolor, Pippi vivirá, junto a sus amigos Annika y Tommy, las más locas y fantásticas aventuras. (FILMAFFINITY)
Pale Saints
Gus
Two small time hoods pretend to be serious henchmen in order to get to do a job in Toronto that they think will get them serious recognition in the mob. Things soon get out of control.
A Holiday for Love
Cal Marsdon
Se envía a un hombre a una pequeña ciudad para evaluar cuál de los trabajadores de la fábrica local que abastece a la ciudad con trabajos debería iniciarse cuando comience la reducción. Se desvía de su camino cuando se enamora de una madre soltera local y adorable.
A Vow to Kill
Frank Waring
Rachel is the daughter of a wealthy media tycoon. Her husband dies in a car crash. Years later she meets Eric a photographer for New Woman magazine. They fall in love and quickly marry. On honeymoon in a remote cottage we discover that Eric's plan all along has been to get some of her father's money and sets in motion a faked kidnap of himself and Rachel. Rachel is unaware of his plan but begins to suspect something due to his suspicious behaviour. As her father hires a investigator to catch the kidnappers, Rachel begins to fear for her safety as Eric's plan becomes clearer.
Due South
Fraser Sr.
The movie that the TV series was spun off from. When a legendary Canadian Mountie is murdered, his son (and fellow RCMP) Constable Benton Fraser follows the trail of his killers to Chicago, where he teams up with a local cop to bring them to justice. However, he soon finds that the trail leads closer to home than he ever imagined.
Bonds of Love
Leon
A divorced woman falls in love with a mentally-disabled man, but his family objects to their relationship.
In the Eyes of a Stranger
Lt. Ted Burk
An overworked woman encounters a pair of armed robbers on the subway home. When one of them is killed, apparently as he divulges the location of some stashed money to her- police place her in protective custody, only she is uncertain what the man told her prior to being shot as she was wearing a pair of headphone as the time. She meets up with a disgruntled cop (Richard Dean Anderson) who decides to join her in searching for the money. A strange twist makes their hunt possible.
Blood Clan
Judge William McKay
A finales del siglo XIX, el juez William McKay ordena la ejecución del clan escocés de los Bean, conocidos por sus crímenes y tendencias al canibalismo. No obstante, el letrado se apiada de la pequeña Katy Bean y decide adoptarla. Años más tarde, una serie de crímenes despiertan la sospecha del juez, quien cree que Katy está siguiendo los pasos de sus verdaderos progenitores.
Babar: The Movie
King Babar
Children's book authors Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's most beloved elephant comes to the big screen in this animated family tale. Elephant monarch King Babar tells the tale, that unfolds via flashback, of how a much-younger Barbar and his girlfriend Celeste save her village from the pugnacious rhinoceroses that have come to raid it.
John and the Missus
Writer
A small Canadian town is devasted when a local mine--the town's only source of income--is closed. One man incurs the wrath of the townsmen when he stubbornly refuses the small amount of settlement money offered by the government.
John and the Missus
Director
A small Canadian town is devasted when a local mine--the town's only source of income--is closed. One man incurs the wrath of the townsmen when he stubbornly refuses the small amount of settlement money offered by the government.
John and the Missus
John Munn
A small Canadian town is devasted when a local mine--the town's only source of income--is closed. One man incurs the wrath of the townsmen when he stubbornly refuses the small amount of settlement money offered by the government.
A Case of Libel
Dennis Corcoran
Fact-based courtroom drama about a news reporter in 1954 who sued a columnist for libel after he proclaimed him a communist in print.
The Life and Times of Edwin Alonzo Boyd
Edwin Boyd
Based on fact, this is the story of a notorious Canadian bank-robbery gang.
Silencio del norte
John Frederickson
Una viuda (Ellen Burstyn) con tres hijos trata de sobrevivir bajo las duras condiciones de la frontera canadiense.
Escape From Iran: The Canadian Caper
Ambassador Ken Taylor
A dramatized account of how the staff of the Canadian Embassy helped a group of American diplomats escape from Iran during the Iranian Revolution.
The Devil At Your Heels
Narrator (Voice)
Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA.
Las aventuras de Jack London
Swiftwater Bill
Esta película narra el viaje épico de Jack London desde San Francisco a los campos de oro de Klondike en 1898.
The Suicide's Wife
Allan Crane
An unsuccessful middle-aged college professor commits suicide, leaving his wife to cope with guilt, shame, and an angry teenage son who blames her for his father's death.
Who Has Seen the Wind
Gerald O'Connal
Basada en la novela clásica de W.O. Mitchell, narra la entrada en la adolescencia de un niño llamado Brian O'Connal que vive en un pequeño pueblo en los duros años de la Gran Depresión.
Blackwood
Narrator
This short film studies the works of one of Canada's greatest contemporary etchers - Newfoundland-born David Blackwood. The artist himself guides viewers through a step-by-step explanation of the etching process. Scenes of his hometown, examples of his own work and vivid tales of an old mariner recall the tragic seal hunts and a way of life that has now vanished.
The Time of the Tar Sands
A promotional video produced by the Alberta government in 1975, "The time of the tar sands", featuring Gordon Pinsent. credit: Archives of Alberta.
The Heat Wave Lasted Four Days
Cliff Reynolds
A TV news cameraman's appetite for fine wine, fast cars and beautiful women draws him into the grip of a heroin smuggler.
Only God Knows
The sponsors of a drug-rehabilitation center stage a robbery to maintain funding of the facility, but the loot turns out to be syndicate-owned.
Newman's Law
Jack Eastman
LAPD Officer Newman has not gotten the reputation of a straight arrow by avoiding conflict when fighting for right. In this police drama, his honesty is put to the test when he and his partner discover an international drug ring involving some of the department's highest ranking officers.
Incident on a Dark Street
Joe - Mayor
A small-time hood is murdered just as he is about to blow the whistle on an organized crime ring.
Drácula negro
Lt. John "Jack" Peters
Un príncipe africano acude a Transilvania para pedir al conde Drácula que le ayude a combatir el tráfico de esclavos. Como es natural, el aristócrata se burla sarcásticamente y como castigo a su osadía lo vampiriza. En la época actual, dos propietarios de un negocio de decoración deciden trasladar a su negocio en Los Ángeles los muebles y objetos del castillo. Como es fácil suponer, entre los efectos que viajan al Nuevo Mundo está el ataúd de Blacula. Nuestro vampiro de color empezará por vampirizar a sus "compradores" para seguir con una serie de asesinatos, eliminando a todo aquél que descubre su condición de no-muerto.
The Rowdyman
Writer
Will Cole is a charismatic 35 year old paper mill laborer who seems to celebrate a life of bad choices. He lives and behaves as if he was still 18, womanizing and drinking and rejecting responsibility because he sees no reason to take life seriously. Surprisingly enough, despite his devil-may-care attitude, he has several important people in his life. He maintains a special relationship with Stan, an old mentor who lives in a nursing home, and Ruth, the only woman he truly cares about. Andrew is his best friend but grows tired of Will's antics, and he is soon to be married and moving on. Will constantly has something up his sleeve but his pranks inevitably bring pain and tragedy to those closest to him, forcing him to reevaluate his life and make some difficult decisions. (IMDb)
The Rowdyman
Will Cole
Will Cole is a charismatic 35 year old paper mill laborer who seems to celebrate a life of bad choices. He lives and behaves as if he was still 18, womanizing and drinking and rejecting responsibility because he sees no reason to take life seriously. Surprisingly enough, despite his devil-may-care attitude, he has several important people in his life. He maintains a special relationship with Stan, an old mentor who lives in a nursing home, and Ruth, the only woman he truly cares about. Andrew is his best friend but grows tired of Will's antics, and he is soon to be married and moving on. Will constantly has something up his sleeve but his pranks inevitably bring pain and tragedy to those closest to him, forcing him to reevaluate his life and make some difficult decisions. (IMDb)
Chandler
John Melchior
Un maduro detective privado es contratado para encontrar y proteger a una testigo del gobierno desaparecida a la que también buscan unos gangsters. El caso es difícil, pero Chandler está a la altura.
Colossus: el proyecto prohibido
The President
En plena Guerra Fría, el doctor Charles Forbin (Eric Braeden) elabora un sistema de seguridad y de comunicaciones muy sofisticado que funciona a través de un potente superordenador llamado Colossus. Su objetivo es garantizar la defensa de los EE.UU, y del mundo entero y preservar la paz prescindiendo de las decisiones humanas. Una vez en funcionamiento, Colossus detecta la existencia de Guardian, un sistema ruso muy similar, y empieza a tomar las decisiones necesarias para evitar el estallido de una guerra nuclear.
Quarantined
Dr. Bud Bedford
A family of doctors that runs a medical clinic finds itself up against a sudden cholera epidemic and other difficulties like a movie star who refuses to cooperate with her treatment.
El caso de Thomas Crown
Jamie McDonald
Thomas Crown, un millonario de Boston, un hombre hecho a sí mismo, se aburre de la vida que lleva. Para huir de la rutina, prepara un golpe perfecto: robar un banco y marcharse después a Brasil. Reúne a un grupo de delincuentes, deposita tres millones de dólares en un banco suizo y da el golpe sin dejar pistas. De esclarecer el caso se ocupará una investigadora de una compañía de seguros.
Newfoundland Scene
Himself
A portrait of Newfoundland that records a way of life that has all but disappeared.