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- Actor
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Les Lye was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on November 18, 1924. Following a stint in the armed forces after high school, he attended the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, and then enrolled in Lorne Greene's Academy of Radio Arts. In 1948, he moved to Ottawa to join Frank Ryan's CFRA team.
As a radio announcer, Les worked with the station's popular groups and was also in demand as an MC at their many live appearances. After heading back to Toronto to work for a short time at CKEY, he returned to Ottawa and CFRA with his alter ego, Abercrombie. Les became one of radio's top personalities before turning to the new medium of television in 1958. His first job, as a co-host on the talk show "Contact", lasted three years.
In 1961, CJOH-TV went on the air with Les as a freelance writer and performer. Meanwhile, local entertainer Bill Luxton was busy with several shows, including a morning magazine. Forming what would become a long-lasting partnership, Les soon began creating comic characters for Bill to interview on his morning show.
When puppeteer John Conway decided to give up hosting the CJOH kids show "Cartoonerville" in 1966, the station's programmers asked Les and Bill to team up and take over. "Uncle Willy & Floyd" was born. Over the years, such personalities as Alanis Morissette, Klea Scott, Bruno Gerussi and Margaret Trudeau, would drop by for surprise guest appearances.
In addition to Luxton, Les has worked with Don Harron, Ruth Buzzi and Orson Bean, and has worked for the CBC, CTV and Global networks. "Uncle Willy & Floyd" ran for 22 years in syndication across Canada, and "You Can't Do That on Television" enjoyed a 10-season run and international acclaim. Among his many accomplishments, Les has appeared in a number of stage shows and was a major contributor to Rich Little's career.
In 2003, Les and Bill were honored with lifetime achievement awards from the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), for their work on "Willy & Floyd." Now retired, Les continues to work as an active member of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and is also writing a book of his memoirs.- Actor
- Writer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Mike MacDonald was born on 21 June 1954 in Metz, Moselle, France. He was an actor and writer, known for The Nutcracker Prince (1990), Chasing Robert (2007) and The Funny Farm (1983). He was married to Bonnie Lee Bayes. He died on 17 March 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Actor
- Writer
- Art Department
Alootook Ipellie was born in 1951 in Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for Legends and Life of the Inuit (1978), Trial at Fortitude Bay (1994) and The Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend (1973). He died on 8 September 2007 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Lorraine Ansell was born on 20 October 1956 in Essex, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Effect (2021), Undercover Angel (1999) and The Kiss of Debt (2000). She died on 28 November 2005 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Tommy Douglas was born on 20 October 1904 in Falkirk, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for The Great Debate (1974) and 90 Minutes Live (1976). He was married to Irma Dempsey. He died on 24 February 1986 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Actor
- Composer
- Writer
Popular Christian music artist known both for his own recordings of songs such as "Awesome God" and for his work as a songwriter for other Christian artists, including Amy Grant. The Christian music community mourned his loss when, at the age of 41, he was killed in a car crash in Illinois.- Michael O'Reilly was born on 10 December 1944 in Seaton, Devon, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Commitments (1991), Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension (2002) and Outrage (2003). He was married to Rosemary O'Reilly. He died on 1 June 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Sara Lee Stadelman was born on 4 May 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990), The Tale of the Great Bunny (1998) and Mobsters (1997). She died on 9 March 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Director
- Actor
- Composer
Willie Dunn was born on 14 August 1942 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was a director and actor, known for The Ballad of Crowfoot (1969), Rose's House (1977) and These Are My People... (1969). He was married to Liz Moore. He died on 5 August 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Mike Kricfalusi was born on 29 November 1929 in Canada. He was married to Mary Lou Kricfalusi. He died on 7 July 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Jean-Marc Dumont was born on 1 February 1939 in Val d'or, Quebec, Canada. He was an editor, known for The Road to Mauna Kea (1979). He died on 13 November 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- FTG Metro was born on 2 March 2001. He was an actor, known for FTG Metro x FTG Reggie: Rainy Days (2019). He died on 8 January 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Art Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Steve Goldenberg was born on 14 February 1968 in Ontario, Canada. He was an assistant director, known for The House on Tombstone Hill (1989), Top Cop (1990) and Best Shots (1990). He died on 19 January 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Anna MacCormack was an actress, known for Criminal Law (1988), Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990) and The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987). She died on 31 May 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Editorial Department
- Editor
Kevin Kocvar was born on 26 November 1963. He was an editor, known for Atomic Puppet (2016), Hilda (2018) and The Toy Castle (2000). He died on 13 April 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Born in Newtonbrook, Ontario, Lester Bowles Pearson was the son of Annie Sarah Bowles and Edwin Arthur Pearson. Throughout World War I, Pearson volunteered for service and entered in it. He survived an aeroplane crash and Pearson went by the code name, "Mike".
After World War I, Pearson returned back to school and received his Bachelor of Arts in Toronto in 1919. In 1925, Pearson married Maryon Moody, who was from Winnipeg. Together, they had two children, Geoffrey and Patricia. In 1929, with the Stock Market Crash and Mackenzie King's defeat, Pearson entered his diplomatic career. During World War II, he served in the United Kingdom. After the war, Pearson served as the second Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations.
In 1957, Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Suez Canal Crisis. The following year, he became leader of the Liberal Party, after Louis St. Laurent retired. In 1963, Pearson defeated John Diefenbaker in the 1963 election. Pearson remained Prime Minister until April 20, 1968, when Pierre Trudeau defeated him.
Pearson remained active until he died from cancer on December 27, 1972. He was 75 years old. - Cinematographer
- Sound Department
- Editorial Department
Ken Buck was born on 26 January 1944 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a cinematographer, known for Northern Games (1981), Waterwalker (1984) and Path of the Paddle: Quiet Water (1996). He died on 20 February 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Composer
- Soundtrack
Les Emmerson was a composer, known for Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), The Ernie Sigley Show (1974) and Fatboy Slim: Don't Let the Man Get You Down (2003). He was married to Monik. He died on 10 December 2021 in Ottawa, Canada.- John George Diefenbaker was born in Neustadt, Ontario, to William Thomas Diefenbaker and Mary Florence Bannerman. He had one younger brother, Elmer Clive Diefenbaker. Throughout most of his early career, Diefenbaker served in the Canadian Army during World War I, but he left due to injuries. In 1919, Diefenbaker moved to Wakaw, Saskatchewan, although with its population with only 300. In 1929, Diefenbaker married his first wife, Edna Brower. Their marriage lasted for 21 years. Edna died from leukemia on February 7, 1951. Diefenbaker remarried in 1953, to Olive Freeman. Diefenbaker become leader of the Conservative Party, winning on December 14, 1956. The following year, Diefenbaker became Prime Minister of Canada, succeeding Louis St. Laurent. In 1958, Diefenbaker won the election against Lester B. Pearson. But things went downfall for Diefenbaker, because in 1963, the Liberal leader Pearson defeated Conservative leader John George Diefenbaker. Diefenbaker tried again in the 1965 election, but he lost because of Pearson. Diefenbaker remained active throughout the 1970's. His second wife died in 1976. At the age of 83, Diefenbaker ran for public office in Prince Albert. He won the seat, but three months later on August 16, 1979, Diefenbaker died of a heart attack. He was 83 years old.
- Robert Welch was born on 7 April 1939 in Canada. He was an actor, known for The King Chronicle (1988), Francoeur (2003) and Keep It in the Family (1973). He died on 25 November 2020 in Ottawa, Canada.
- Robert Stanfield was born to a wealthy businessman in Truro, Nova Scotia. He studied law at Harvard University but became bored with this profession & he entered politics in the thirties. He was premier of Nova Scotia from 1956 to 1967, the year he succeeded John Diefenbaker as leader of the Progressive Conservative party - a post that he held until 1976. He ran twice for Prime Minister but was beaten both times by Pierre Trudeau. Within his party he was called 'the best Prime Minister that Canada never had.' He was succeeded as opposition leader by Joe Clark. In 1971, a small plane was carrying him to a speech when the engines failed & the plane began to plunge to earth. 'This is going to play hell with my schedule,' quipped Mr. Stanfield before the engines resumed. He was married three times, widowed twice. His first wife died in a traffic accident in 1954 and his second wife passed away from cancer in 1976. His third wife, whom he married in 1978, survived him, as did his four children. Robert Stanfield passed away in Ottawa in 2003.
- Editor
- Producer
- Editorial Department
Edward Le Lorrain was born on 11 June 1931. He was an editor and producer, known for Dark Lullabies (1985), If You Love This Planet (1982) and Dream of a Free Country: A Message from Nicaraguan Women (1984). He was married to Heleen Van Donselaar and Helena. He died on 11 September 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Art Department
- Transportation Department
Paul Osepchook is known for House at the End of the Street (2012), Clown (2014) and I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016). Paul died on 12 August 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Composer
- Music Department
- Sound Department
Larry Crosley was born on 19 May 1932 in Oaklandon, Indiana, USA. He was a composer, known for R.C.M.P. (1959), Singlehanders (1982) and The Man Who Skied Down Everest (1975). He died on 24 January 1998 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Yvan Canuel was born on 8 April 1935 in Mont-Joli, Québec, Canada. He was an actor, known for La Florida (1993), J.A. Martin photographe (1977) and L'amour humain (1970). He died on 26 December 1999 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Nolan Jennings was born on 6 May 1943. He was an actor, known for Never Talk to Strangers (1995), The Taming of the Shrew (1988) and Avonlea (1990). He died on 21 April 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Composer
- Music Department
Eldon Rathburn was born on 21 April 1916 in Queenstown, New Brunswick, Canada. He was a composer, known for Waiting for Caroline (1969), Cold Journey (1975) and Nobody Waved Good-bye (1964). He died on 31 August 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Bill Luxton was born in 1927 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Pig and Whistle (1967), Nazareth: Special Features (2010) and Getting Along Famously (2006). He was married to Toots. He died on 13 July 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Actor
- Writer
Henry Comor was born on 28 June 1930 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Festival (1960), The Hill (1960) and Folio (1955). He was married to Edythe French and Jill Showell. He died on 9 March 2002 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Writer
- Producer
- Script and Continuity Department
Jeff Wood (September 26, 1963 - May 20th, 2014) Was a prolific and highly talented writer of feature screenplays and various works of fiction. His generous nature with his writing often gave actors, directors, and many people in front and behind the camera their first break. In doing so, he reflected the spirit of film making, and expressed his passion for telling the human story.
In addition Jeff had served for his country in places as far away as Africa and Norway, and in his last years had begun to paint. His greatest joys were writing, children, his pets and gardening. His compassionate and caring nature were self evident to those who had the honor of knowing him.
At the time of his passing, his feature with his writing partner, Lucy DeLaat, Nana Means King, was in post-production. His other works include several screenplays such as Elephant Tears, and co-written screenplays with Lucy such as Cornered, and many others.
Jeff was loved by everyone in the industry and known for not only his craft as a writer, but his kind, and gentle nature. He passed suddenly and unexpectedly after a long battle with heart issues and diabetes.
He leaves behind family and friends, including his daughter Samantha.- Erika Helmke was born on 15 April 1908 in Berlin, Germany. She was an actress, known for The Lake Calls (1933), Träumerei (1944) and Wenn Männer verreisen (1940). She died on 26 November 2002 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Tim Ralfe was born on 27 October 1938 in Shanghai, China. He died on 27 October 2000 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Diana Ayoub was born on 13 March 1939 in Ottawa, Canada. She was married to Pierre Tremblay . She died on 1 December 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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- Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Grant Crabtree was born on 10 June 1913 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Eye Witness No. 88 (1955), Eye Witness No. 69 (1955) and Eye Witness No. 71 (1955). He died on 14 October 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Monique Bégin was born on 1 March 1936 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. She died on 8 September 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Ed Broadbent was born on 21 March 1936 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. He was married to Ellen Meiksins Wood, Lucille Munroe and Yvonne Yamaoka. He died on 11 January 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- John Conway was born on 13 October 1922 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for M.U.G.E.N (1999), Kraft Theatre (1947) and Let's See (1952). He died on 17 March 2003 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Davidson Dunton was born on 4 July 1912 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He died on 7 February 1987 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Juan Geuer was born on 15 April 1917 in Soest, Utrecht, Netherlands. He died on 2 May 2009 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Richard Rutherford was an actor, known for Bitter Weird (1964). He died on 15 April 2022 in Ottawa, Canada.
- Marguerite McDonald was an actress, known for Travel Log (1979), An Unremarkable Birth (1978) and Sun, Wind & Wood (1978). She was married to Harry Elton and Bill Young. She died on 24 August 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Jack Curran was born on 11 November 1932 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He was an actor, known for Killing 'em Softly (1982), Shoestring Theatre (1959) and Dorchester Theatre (1957). He died on 9 July 2003 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Max Keeping was born on 1 April 1942 in Grand Bank, Newfoundland, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Random Factor (1995) and April One (1994). He died on 1 October 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Caryl McKay was an actress, known for Famous Dead People (1999). She was married to Del McKay. She died on 22 May 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Marc Desormeaux was born on 13 February 1962 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for A Year in the Death of Jack Richards (2004). He died on 2 October 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Richard Hatfield was born on 9 April 1931 in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. He died on 26 April 1991 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Joan Finnigan was born on 23 November 1925 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Joan was a writer, known for The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969). Joan was married to Grant MacKenzie. Joan died on 12 August 2007 in Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada.
- Lyn Cook was born on 4 May 1918 in Islington, Ontario, Canada. Lyn was a writer, known for The Mystery Maker (1967). Lyn died on 14 July 2018 in Ottawa, Canada.
- George Springate was born on 12 May 1938 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Last Straw (1987) and ESPN SportsCentury (1999). He was married to Judy Gill. He died on 21 November 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Annie Pootoogook was born on 11 May 1969 in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada. She died on 19 September 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.