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- Actor
- Casting Department
- Casting Director
John Dunsworth was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, not far from the sea where he would spend much of his time on his yacht when not working. John was one of Halifax's most venerable and revered actors, appearing in countless CBC radio dramas and held leading roles in over 25 Neptune Theatre productions. In 1970, long before the days of waterfront renewal, John convinced the city of Halifax to lease to him a run-down old building by the shipyards which he turned into Pier One Theatre - Halifax's first and arguably its most successful alternative theatre company.
John first met Mike Clattenburg in the mid-1990s when he auditioned for a small role in Mike's short, One Last Shot. Halfway through shooting, John's small role blossomed into a leading part - a part that garnered him a Best Performance award from the Atlantic Film Festival. From there, John developed that role into the character Jim Lahey, the trailer park supervisor on the series Trailer Park Boys.
John's final acting credits include "Trailer Park Boys" (2001-2018), short film George (2018), and "Sir John A. And the Curse of the Anti-Quenched" (2017)
Beyond acting, John was an avid bridge player, holding master points. He also holds, until somebody proves otherwise, the Internet Scrabble record for having three 7-letter words in a row. Around town, John was easy to spot. He drove an old truck with a thousand pound winch that he would use to hauling granite. In 1987, John founded Filmworks Casting where he worked as Halifax's most successful casting director. Prior to that, John worked in the transportation industry, driving a cab for three years and working the CNR trains from Halifax and Sydney.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Evan MacNeil was born on 3 February 1934 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was an actress, known for The Andy Griffith Show (1960), Peter Gunn (1958) and Straightaway (1961). She was married to Paul Carr. She died on 10 February 2005 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Joe the Dog was an actor, known for Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt (2012), Jesse Stone: Thin Ice (2009) and Jesse Stone: Sea Change (2007). He died on 11 June 2013 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Transportation Department
- Additional Crew
Debi Jonatanson is known for The Lighthouse (2019), Polaroid (2019) and Cloudburst (2011). She died on 9 August 2021 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Producer
- Director
- Additional Crew
Edwin Sherin was born on 15 January 1930 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Law & Order (1990), Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). He was married to Jane Alexander and Pamela Nichol Vevers. He died on 4 May 2017 in Lockport, Nova Scotia, Canada.- He became interested in theatre by acting in children's plays in his fathers church. He worked in Ottawa Little Theatre, The Canadian Repertory Theatre then on graduating from McMasters University came to England in 1952 to study at the Central School of Speach and Drama. He worked at Scottish National Childres Theatre and Glasgow Citizens Theatre then rep at Newcastle and Darlington. In the West End he played Brink in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He was voted Most Promising Actor of 1958 by The British Film Accademy
- Richard Collins was born in 1947 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. He was an actor, known for Trailer Park Boys (2001), Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006) and Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys (2008). He died on 15 April 2013 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Born in Yugoslavia, Tesich was 14 when he came to America and settled in East Chicago, Indiana. His father, a machinist, died in 1962. He graduated from Indiana University in 1965 and did graduate work at Columbia University where he began to write plays. 'Breaking Away (1979)' won Tesich an Oscar and a Golden Globe nomination. He successfully adapted 'The World According to Garp (1982)' and his last film was 'American Flyers (1985)'. After his film career ended, Tesich continued to write plays. As he became more pessimistic about his life, his plays became more pessimistic.- Marguerite McNeil was born on 21 January 1935 in Glace Bay, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was an actress, known for My Bloody Valentine (1981), Jumping the Broom (2011) and Rhonda's Party (2010). She died on 6 November 2021 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Austin Willis was born on 30 September 1917 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Goldfinger (1964), Firefox (1982) and The Boston Strangler (1968). He was married to Gwen Laforty and Kate Reid. He died on 4 April 2004 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Art Department
- Actor
- Production Designer
Alan Deveau was born on 10 January 1959 in Hebron, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor and production designer, known for The Shipping News (2001), From (2022) and Amelia (2009). He died on 26 July 2023 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Director
- Cinematographer
- Writer
Robert Frank was born on 9 November 1924 in Zurich, Switzerland. He was a director and cinematographer, known for Me and My Brother (1968), Candy Mountain (1987) and The Present (1996). He was married to June Leaf and Mary Frank. He died on 9 September 2019 in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Additional Crew
- Producer
Dan Blankenship was born on 23 May 1923 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He was a producer, known for Beyond Oak Island (2020), The Curse of Oak Island (2014) and Forbidden History (2013). He was married to Jane. He died on 17 March 2019 in Nova Scotia, Canada.- William Osler was born on 16 May 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Clown Murders (1976), Deadline (1980) and The Starlost (1973). He was married to Heather Macdonald. He died on 26 January 2008 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- His 60 year career as a professional performer included eight seasons at the Stratford Festival, three national tours with the Canadian Opera Company, over 30 productions at Neptune Theatre and countless other performances at theaters across Canada and the United States. He was a veteran of over 200 CBC Radio dramas and countless television and film performances. For his last performances, he appeared as Pope Calixtus in the feature film "The Conclave" and as Wilbur in the mobile device movie, "The Electric Chair". A life member of ACTRA, Rutten served as Branch Councillor for ACTRA Maritimes. Joseph was a good person who made a tremendous contribution to the performing arts.
- Actor
- Writer
Bill Forbes was born on 7 January 1959 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for ER (1994), The Bylaw (2007) and Trombone Trouble (2000). He died on 21 July 2009 in Nova Scotia, Canada.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Also known as the "Sucka-Free Boss", and straight out of Nova Scotia, Pat is a world renowned battle rapper who has battled in many countries. Known for his commanding and captivating performances , as well as his non-stop comic ability and delivery, he blows away every room he performs in. With an extremely crafted gift for writing, presentation and humor, there truly is no end to his talents. Most recently Pat made his acting debut in the Eminem produced feature "Bodied." Keep and eye on this man, you will hear of him.- Brian Huggins was born on 30 August 1931 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Trailer Park Boys (2001). He died on 29 March 2013 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Dave James was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Degrassi High (1987), The Froome Room (1994) and The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979). He died on 2 June 2022 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Composer
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Rita MacNeil was born on 28 May 1944 in Big Pond, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was a composer and actress, known for Last Night (1998), Candy Mountain (1987) and Stars in Their Eyes (1990). She died on 16 April 2013 in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Brian MacWilliam was born on 8 August 1950 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He was an actor, known for Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) and Haven (2010). He died on 27 July 2011 in Lake Echo, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Kit Hood was born on 24 March 1943 in London, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Degrassi High (1987), Dancing on the Moon (1997) and School's Out! (1992). He was married to Agnes Malouf . He died on 20 January 2020 in West Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Patricia Bredin was born on 14 February 1935 in Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for Titi-Pu (1967), Left Right and Centre (1959) and The Secret of Monte Cristo (1961). She was married to Charles MacCulloch and Ivor Emmanuel. She died on 13 August 2023 in Nova Scotia, Canada.- Location Management
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Shaun Clarke was born on 18 July 1957 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Call Me Fitz (2010), The Lighthouse (2019) and The Shipping News (2001). He was married to Jane Lordly. He died on 5 May 2020 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Anna Cameron was born on 28 November 1926 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for Lexx (1996), Hersenschimmen (1988) and On Camera (1954). She died on 5 January 2014 in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada.