Salute Cmd. Lassard!

Rhodes · 02-17-16, 07:52 AM

George Gaynes pass way!
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35594271

Dowly · 02-17-16, 08:07 AM

I only now learned he was born in Helsinki.

RIP!

Commander Wallace · 02-17-16, 08:20 AM

Very sorry to hear of George Gaynes passing. Like Leslie Nielson who passed away in 2010, George was multi faceted in the roles they portrayed but their real talent may well have been dry humor.

Rest in Peace.

Jimbuna · 02-17-16, 10:16 AM

RIP Sir

vienna · 02-17-16, 02:06 PM

One of the truly accomplished character actors in show business. Just take a look at the IMDB listing of his work:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0310960/

There are young actors who would kill to have been associated with a great many of the projects in which Gaynes appeared. He's got a lot of credits, but he got them the old fashioned way: he earned them. The resume runs from sitcoms like Punky Brewster to classic serious drama like The Crucible to the memorable soap opera actor in the film Tootsie. Great character actors are like an essential seasoning in a great recipe: they may not have much presence by volume, but they add an undeniable flavor to the final dish. I have always had a great deal of respect for character actors and what they bring to the craft. There are fewer and fewer of the great ones left and now there is one less...

RIP, Mr. Gaynes...

<O>

Lionclaw · 02-18-16, 12:07 PM

RIP.

MGR1 · 02-18-16, 12:21 PM

He had a good run.

Strangely enough, I and several of my work colleagues were discussing the Police Academy films a few weeks ago. One was gobsmacked to discover Gaynes was still alive, he'd thought he'd shuffled off years ago!

Mike.

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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,516 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Salute Cmd. Lassard! George Gaynes pass way! http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35594271 __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	RIP Sir __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	One of the truly accomplished character actors in show business. Just take a look at the IMDB listing of his work: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0310960/ There are young actors who would kill to have been associated with a great many of the projects in which Gaynes appeared. He's got a lot of credits, but he got them the old fashioned way: he earned them. The resume runs from sitcoms like Punky Brewster to classic serious drama like The Crucible to the memorable soap opera actor in the film Tootsie. Great character actors are like an essential seasoning in a great recipe: they may not have much presence by volume, but they add an undeniable flavor to the final dish. I have always had a great deal of respect for character actors and what they bring to the craft. There are fewer and fewer of the great ones left and now there is one less... RIP, Mr. Gaynes... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

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MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	He had a good run. Strangely enough, I and several of my work colleagues were discussing the Police Academy films a few weeks ago. One was gobsmacked to discover Gaynes was still alive, he'd thought he'd shuffled off years ago! Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I only now learned he was born in Helsinki. RIP!

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Very sorry to hear of George Gaynes passing. Like Leslie Nielson who passed away in 2010, George was multi faceted in the roles they portrayed but their real talent may well have been dry humor. Rest in Peace.

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Lionclaw Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,006 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	RIP.