Gordon Pinsent on starting out in Winnipeg and teaching dance
Channel: Canada's Theatre Museum
Date: 2011-04-14

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.

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