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Schellenberg scored a big hit in the premiere theatrical production of The Ecstasy of Rita Joe (1967), playing opposite such luminaries as Chief Dan George and Frances Hyland in one of the first Canadian dramas about Aboriginal people. That same year, he won the Tyrone Guthrie Award for most promising young actor at the Stratford Theatre Festival.
Oct 16, 2020 · The August Schellenberg Award of Excellence is supported by Schellenberg's wife Joan Karasevich Schellenberg, ACTRA National and ACTRA Fraternal Benefit Society.
Aug 17, 2013 · She described Schellenberg as a loving family man and an iconic Canadian actor. He was married to Canadian actress Joan Karasevich and is the father of three daughters. Born in Montreal to a Mohawk-English mother and Swiss-German father, Schellenberg was a champion diver and boxer in his youth.
Aug 17, 2013 · Canadian-born actor August Schellenberg, who starred in the "Free Willy" films and appeared in numerous television roles, has died at his Dallas home after a fight with lung cancer, his agent said ...
Mar 19, 2010 · August was born in Montréal, and later moved to Toronto, Ontario, and finally Dallas, Texas, U.S. August was married to actress Joan Karasevich, until his death. He had three children, including two with Joan. August’s paternal grandfather was August Schellenberg (the son of Friedrich Schellenberg and Elisabeth Wirth).
August Schellenberg. Actor: Black Robe. August Schellenberg was born on 25 July 1936 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was an actor, known for Black Robe (1991), The New World (2005) and DreamKeeper (2003). He was married to Joan Karasevich. He died on 15 August 2013 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Oct 6, 2021 · The August Schellenberg Award of Excellence was launched in partnership with Joan Karasevich Schellenberg to honour her late husband, actor August (Augie) Schellenberg, and the spirit of his work. This annual award is presented to gifted Indigenous actors based on the longevity and impact of their careers, as well as their professionalism and ...
