The Six Million Dollar Man
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George Gaynes (born George Jongejans; May 16, 1917 – February 15, 2016) was a Russian-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 became a citizen and began his acting career on ...
George Gaynes was a multilingual actor who starred in musicals, dramas, and comedies. He also served in the Royal Netherlands Navy during World War II and became a US citizen in 1948.
- Actor, Director, Soundtrack
- May 16, 1917
- 2 min
- February 15, 2016
Feb 17, 2016 · George Gaynes was born George Jongejans in Helsinki, Finland, on May 16, 1917, to Iya Grigorievna de Gay, a Russian artist later known as Iya, Lady Abdy, and Gerrit Jongejans, a Dutch businessman.
Feb 17, 2016 · The versatile performer, who played an irritable foster parent on "Punky Brewster" and a commandant in seven "Police Academy" films, passed away on Monday in North Bend, Wash. He also appeared in TV shows, films, musicals and operas in the U.S. and Europe.
Gaynes was born George Jongejans in Helsinki, Finland, and raised in England, France and Switzerland. His Dutch father, Gerrit, was a businessman; his Russian mother, Iya Grigorievna de Gay, was ...
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Feb 16, 2016 · George Gaynes, Star of ‘Police Academy’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ Dies at 98. The actor is known for his memorable roles in the film series and on the '80s sitcom, as well as in 'Tootsie.'
George Gaynes was a Finnish-born actor who served in the Royal Netherlands Navy in World War II and became a US citizen. He starred in musicals, TV shows and films, including Police Academy and Punky Brewster.
