Gordon Edward Pinsent (born July 12, 1930 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada) is a Canadian television, theatre and film actor. He is commonly regarded as one of the best Canadian actors. July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 1930 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Motto: Quaerite Primum Regnum Dei (Seek ye first the kingdom of God) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital St. ...

Pinsent began acting on stage in the 1940s at the age of 17. He soon took on roles in radio drama on the CBC, and later moved into television and film as well. // Events and trends The 1940s were dominated by World War II, the most destructive armed conflict in history. ... The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known by the abbreviation CBC, is Canadas government-owned radio and television broadcaster. ...

His television roles have included the series Scarlett Hill, Quentin Durgens, M.P., A Gift to Last, The Red Green Show, Due South, Wind at My Back and Power Play. Quentin Jurgens, M.P. was a Canadian dramatic television series, which aired on the CBC from 1965 to 1969. ... Red Green The Red Green Show is a television comedy that has aired on the CBC in Canada and on PBS in the United States from 1991 through the present (as of 2005). ... Due South was a Canadian television police drama, following the adventures of a fictional Mountie living and working in Chicago. ... A power play is awarded to a hockey team when a player on the opposing team commits a foul. ...

His movie roles have included Lydia, The Rowdyman, Who Has Seen the Wind, John and the Missus and The Shipping News. The Shipping News is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (ISBN 068485791X) by E. Annie Proulx which was published in 1993, and a film of the same name, released in 2001, set on the Canadian island of Newfoundland. ...

He married actress Charmion King in 1962. His daughter with King, Leah Pinsent, is also a television actress. He also has two children from an earlier marriage. Charmion King (born 1925 in Canadian actress. ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Leah Pinsent (born September 20, 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian television and film actress. ...

He published an autobiography, By the Way, in 1992. He has also written a number of stage plays and television screenplays. In 1997 he won the Earle Grey Award. 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A database query syntax error has occurred. ...

In 1979 he was made an officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to companion in 1998. The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning desiring a better country. ...