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George Gaynes (born George Jongejans; May 16, 1917 – February 15, 2016) was a Dutch-American singer, actor, and voice artist. Born to Dutch and Russian-Finnish parents in the Grand Duchy of Finland of the Russian Empire, he served in the Royal Netherlands Navy during World War II, and subsequently emigrated to the United States, where he ...
George Gaynes was a Finnish-born actor who served in the Royal Netherlands Navy during World War II and starred in musicals and comedies. He is best known for his role as Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy film series.
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Feb 17, 2016 · Feb. 16, 2016. George Gaynes, who played a grouchy foster parent on the 1980s sitcom “ Punky Brewster ,” the beleaguered commandant in seven “Police Academy” films and a soap opera star...
Feb 17, 2016 · George Gaynes, who had a long and diverse career in TV, film and theater, passed away at 98 in 2016. He was known for his roles as a foster father, a commandant and a soap opera admirer.
George Gaynes was a Finnish-born actor who served in the Dutch and British Navies during World War II and starred in musicals and comedies. He is best known for his role as Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy film series.
- May 16, 1917
- February 15, 2016
Feb 16, 2016 · George Gaynes died Monday at his daughter’s home in North Bend, Washington, his daughter Iya Gaynes Falcone Brown confirmed to The New York Times. He was 98. The character actor is best known...
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Feb 17, 2016 · CNN — George Gaynes, the longtime character actor who gained fame late in life with his roles in the TV series “Punky Brewster” and the “Police Academy” movies, died Monday, according to the...
