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Gordon Pinsent on starting out in Winnipeg theatre and venturing into acting, painting and writing plays. Pinsent also talks about doing radio work, acting in his first play, and teaching dance at Arthur Murray Dance School. Part 1 of 9. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent is an actor, director, writer and singer of great versatility, and one of Canada’s most beloved artists. His work for more than three decades in theatre, film, radio and television has earned him international recognition, as well as honorary doctorates from three universities. In 1999, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest award of merit. In 2007, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. Visit Theatre Museum Canada at https://www.theatremuseum.ca Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreMuseumCanada Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreMuseumC Visit the Legend Library: https://theatremuseum.ca/legend-library/ View The Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FE2F01FEC79C3BD
Gordon Pinsent on starting out in Winnipeg and teaching dance
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Gordon Pinsent on starting out in Winnipeg and teaching dance

Gordon Pinsent on starting out in Winnipeg and teaching dance at Arthur Murray.

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. ...

Gordon Pinsent talks on never taking an acting or dance course, overcoming the fear of failure, what makes creative individuals creative and maintaining imagination in the arts. Part 2 of 9. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent is an actor, director, writer and singer of great versatility, and one of Canada’s most beloved artists. His work for more than three decades in theatre, film, radio and television has earned him international recognition, as well as honorary doctorates from three universities. In 1999, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest award of merit. In 2007, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. Visit Theatre Museum Canada at https://www.theatremuseum.ca Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreMuseumCanada Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreMuseumC Visit the Legend Library: https://theatremuseum.ca/legend-library/ View The Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FE2F01FEC79C3BD
Gordon Pinsent on training, creativity, and imagination
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Gordon Pinsent on training, creativity, and imagination

Gordon Pinsent on training, creativity, and imagination.

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. ...

Gordon Pinsent talks about having confidence in your craft, staying true to yourself and working on the 2006 Canadian Oscar-nominated film Away from Her. Part 3 of 9. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent is an actor, director, writer and singer of great versatility, and one of Canada’s most beloved artists. His work for more than three decades in theatre, film, radio and television has earned him international recognition, as well as honorary doctorates from three universities. In 1999, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest award of merit. In 2007, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. Visit Theatre Museum Canada at https://www.theatremuseum.ca Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreMuseumCanada Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreMuseumC Visit the Legend Library: https://theatremuseum.ca/legend-library/ View The Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FE2F01FEC79C3BD
Gordon Pinsent on Away From Her and confidence
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Gordon Pinsent on Away From Her and confidence

Gordon Pinsent on Away From Her and confidence.

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. ...

Actor Gordon Pinsent talks about the European influence on theatre in Manitoba, Dominion Theatre’s development into the Manitoba Theatre Centre. Pinsent also speaks on how theatre director John Hirsch and playwright Tom Hendry named 77 Theatre in its early days. Finally, Pinsent talks about A Gift to Last and how Tom Hendry gave him the inspiration to write this groundbreaking CBC Christmas special. Part 4 of 9. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent is an actor, director, writer and singer of great versatility, and one of Canada’s most beloved artists. His work for more than three decades in theatre, film, radio and television has earned him international recognition, as well as honorary doctorates from three universities. In 1999, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest award of merit. In 2007, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. Visit Theatre Museum Canada at https://www.theatremuseum.ca Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreMuseumCanada Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreMuseumC Visit the Legend Library: https://theatremuseum.ca/legend-library/ View The Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FE2F01FEC79C3BD
Gordon Pinsent on the Manitoba Theatre Centre, John Hirsch, and A Gift to Last
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Gordon Pinsent on the Manitoba Theatre Centre, John Hirsch, and A Gift to Last

Gordon Pinsent on the Manitoba Theatre Centre, John Hirsch, and writing "A Gift to Last".

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. ...

Gordon Pinsent talks about his journey to Hollywood, working on the CBC tv series Quentin Durgens, M.P., the 1970 sci-fi thriller Colossus: The Forbin Project, among other tv series. Pinsent also talks about his back-and-forth between Hollywood and Winnipeg and his eventual return to Winnipeg. Part 5 of 9. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent is an actor, director, writer and singer of great versatility, and one of Canada’s most beloved artists. His work for more than three decades in theatre, film, radio and television has earned him international recognition, as well as honorary doctorates from three universities. In 1999, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest award of merit. In 2007, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. Visit Theatre Museum Canada at https://www.theatremuseum.ca Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreMuseumCanada Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreMuseumC Visit the Legend Library: https://theatremuseum.ca/legend-library/ View The Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FE2F01FEC79C3BD
Gordon Pinsent on Hollywood and "making it"
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Gordon Pinsent on Hollywood and "making it"

Gordon Pinsent on Hollywood and "making it."

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. ...

Gordon Pinsent talks about the burlesque scene in Toronto and arriving there when he was just 17 years old and watching Lili St. Cyr perform at The Casino. Pinsent talks about working various jobs arriving in Toronto from Newfoundland and the emergence of Black entertainers performing at The Casino. Part 6 of 9. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent is an actor, director, writer and singer of great versatility, and one of Canada’s most beloved artists. His work for more than three decades in theatre, film, radio and television has earned him international recognition, as well as honorary doctorates from three universities. In 1999, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest award of merit. In 2007, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. Visit Theatre Museum Canada at https://www.theatremuseum.ca Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreMuseumCanada Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreMuseumC Visit the Legend Library: https://theatremuseum.ca/legend-library/ View The Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FE2F01FEC79C3BD
Gordon Pinsent on Toronto, The Casino, and burlesque
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Gordon Pinsent on Toronto, The Casino, and burlesque

Gordon Pinsent on arriving in Toronto, 'The Casino,' and burlesque.

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. ...

Actor Gordon Pinsent talks about Canada’s art scene has struggled over the years and Jack Valenti’s presence as President of the Motion Picture Association of America. Pinsent also talks about how Newfoundland’s differed from the rest of Canada, and why English Canada lacks that imagined place for creative voices. Part 7 of 9. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent is an actor, director, writer and singer of great versatility, and one of Canada’s most beloved artists. His work for more than three decades in theatre, film, radio and television has earned him international recognition, as well as honorary doctorates from three universities. In 1999, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest award of merit. In 2007, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. Visit Theatre Museum Canada at https://www.theatremuseum.ca Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreMuseumCanada Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreMuseumC Visit the Legend Library: https://theatremuseum.ca/legend-library/ View The Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FE2F01FEC79C3BD
Gordon Pinsent on the arts in Canada, and talent from Newfoundland
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Gordon Pinsent on the arts in Canada, and talent from Newfoundland

Gordon Pinsent on the arts in Canada, and the wealth of talent from Newfoundland.

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. ...

Gordon Pinsent talks about his wife and actress Charmion King, the one time she didn’t get a role she wanted, how Pinsent was a waiting actor at a certain point, facing ageism in the acting industry. Part 8 of 9. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent is an actor, director, writer and singer of great versatility, and one of Canada’s most beloved artists. His work for more than three decades in theatre, film, radio and television has earned him international recognition, as well as honorary doctorates from three universities. In 1999, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest award of merit. In 2007, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. Visit Theatre Museum Canada at https://www.theatremuseum.ca Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreMuseumCanada Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreMuseumC Visit the Legend Library: https://theatremuseum.ca/legend-library/ View The Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FE2F01FEC79C3BD
Gordon Pinsent on his wife Charmion King
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Gordon Pinsent on his wife Charmion King

Gordon Pinsent on his wife Charmion King.

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. ...

Gordon Pinsent talks about writing plays in his spare time, Pinsent’s script of the short film Martin’s Hagge, working with big hats, and dealing with rejection as an actor. Part 9 of 9. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent is an actor, director, writer and singer of great versatility, and one of Canada’s most beloved artists. His work for more than three decades in theatre, film, radio and television has earned him international recognition, as well as honorary doctorates from three universities. In 1999, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest award of merit. In 2007, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. Visit Theatre Museum Canada at https://www.theatremuseum.ca Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreMuseumCanada Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreMuseumC Visit the Legend Library: https://theatremuseum.ca/legend-library/ View The Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FE2F01FEC79C3BD
Gordon Pinsent on new plays, rejection, and big hats
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Gordon Pinsent on new plays, rejection, and big hats

Gordon Pinsent on new plays, rejection, and big hats.

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on January 17, 2011 in Toronto. Filming location courtesy of Ryerson University. ...

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