Gordon Pinsent on Toronto, The Casino, and burlesque
Channel: Canada's Theatre Museum
Date: 2011-04-21

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.

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