Canadian actors who were born in 1921
Here are 10 famous actors from Canada were born in 1921:
Monty Hall
Monty Hall (August 25, 1921 Winnipeg-) also known as Maurice "Monty Hall" Halperin, Maurice Halprin, Monte Halperin, Maurice Halperin, Monte Halperin, OC, OM or Monte Halparin is a Canadian game show host, television producer, actor, sports commentator, master of ceremonies, singer and tv personality. He has three children, Richard Hall, Joanna Gleason and Sharon Hall.
Hall is best known as the creator and host of the popular game show "Let's Make a Deal," which first aired in 1963 and has spawned numerous revivals and adaptations. In addition to his work on television, Hall has made appearances in various films and TV shows, including "That '70s Show" and "The Love Boat." He has also served as a producer and director for various game shows and other programs. Hall has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to entertainment, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Order of Canada and the Order of Manitoba. He has been married to his wife, Marilyn Plottel, since 1947.
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Cec Linder
Cec Linder (March 10, 1921 Galicia-April 10, 1992 Toronto) also known as Cecil Linder or Linder was a Canadian actor.
He was born in Galicia, which is now part of Ukraine, and immigrated to Canada with his family as a child. Linder is best known for his role as James Bond's CIA counterpart, Felix Leiter, in the 1964 film Goldfinger. He also appeared in numerous other films and television shows throughout his career, including The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother and Woody Allen's Take the Money and Run. Linder was also heavily involved in the Canadian theatre scene, performing in productions at the Stratford Festival and founding the Toronto Free Theatre in the 1960s. He passed away in Toronto in 1992 at the age of 71.
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Robert Clothier
Robert Clothier (October 21, 1921 Prince Rupert-February 10, 1999 North Vancouver) a.k.a. Robert Allan Clothier was a Canadian actor. His children are called Jessica Clothier and John Clothier.
Robert Clothier was best known for his role as the curmudgeonly storekeeper, Relic, in the popular CBC television drama, The Beachcombers. Clothier appeared in all 387 episodes of the show, which ran from 1972-1990. Before his career in acting, Clothier served in the Canadian Army during World War II. After the war, he began his acting career with the Canadian Players theatre group. He performed in various stage productions before transitioning to film and television roles. In addition to The Beachcombers, Clothier appeared in several other Canadian television shows and films throughout his career. He was posthumously inducted into the British Columbia Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Paul Carpenter
Paul Carpenter (December 8, 1921 Montreal-June 12, 1964 London) was a Canadian actor and singer.
He began his career in the 1940s as a radio personality in Canada before transitioning to television and film. Carpenter appeared in several Hollywood films, such as "The Naked Edge" (1961) and "The Damned" (1963), and also acted in numerous British television shows including "The Saint" and "The Avengers". Apart from acting, he was also a talented singer and recorded several songs in the 1950s and 60s that achieved moderate success in both Canada and the UK. Carpenter tragically died at the age of 42 from a heart attack while performing on stage in London.
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Émile Genest
Émile Genest (July 27, 1921 Quebec City-March 19, 2003 Hallandale Beach) a.k.a. Emile Genest was a Canadian actor, soldier and sports commentator. His children are called Claude Genest and Eric Genest.
Émile Genest began his career in acting in the early 1940s, appearing in a number of films and TV series throughout his career. He was also a decorated soldier, serving in the Canadian Army during World War II. Genest later became a sports commentator for the CBC, where he was known for his coverage of the Montreal Canadiens hockey team.
In addition to his acting and broadcasting careers, Genest was also known for his love of aviation. He was a licensed pilot and owned his own plane, which he often used to commute between his home in Florida and his work in Canada.
Throughout his life, Genest remained a beloved figure in the Canadian entertainment industry, and his contributions to both acting and broadcasting have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades.
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Paul Maxwell
Paul Maxwell (November 12, 1921 Winnipeg-December 19, 1991 London) was a Canadian actor and voice actor. He had one child, Lindsay Maxwell.
Maxwell started his career as a stage actor in Canada before moving to England in the 1950s. He appeared in various British TV series including Danger Man, The Saint, The Avengers and Doctor Who. Maxell was also known for his voice work and prominently featured in Gerry Anderson's puppet series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, where he voiced the main antagonist, Captain Black. He also provided the voice of Col. Steve Zodiac in another Gerry Anderson series, Fireball XL5. Later in his career, he worked as a voice artist in advertising and documentaries. Maxell passed away at the age of 70 due to a heart attack.
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Fletcher Markle
Fletcher Markle (March 27, 1921 Winnipeg-May 23, 1991 Pasadena) was a Canadian screenwriter, actor, television producer, television director and film director. His child is called John Lawrence Fifield.
Fletcher Markle began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor in the late 1930s. He soon moved on to screenwriting and directing radio programs, and eventually began working in television in the 1950s. Markle is perhaps best known for his work on the NBC anthology series "Studio One," which he produced and directed from 1953 to 1956. He also directed several episodes of the popular series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" in the late 1950s.
In addition to his work in television, Markle also directed several feature films, including the 1957 drama "The Big Night" and the 1962 horror film "Phantom of the Rue Morgue." He later focused more on producing and directing television documentaries, and won an Emmy Award for his work on the 1963 documentary "The Legend of Marilyn Monroe."
Markle was married three times, his second wife being actress Mercedes McCambridge. He passed away in 1991 at the age of 70 from lung cancer.
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Henry Beckman
Henry Beckman (November 26, 1921 Halifax-June 17, 2008 Barcelona) also known as Sir Henry Beckman or Henry Beckerman was a Canadian actor and author. He had two children, Brian Beckman and Stuart Beckman.
Beckman began his acting career in the 1950s and appeared in various television shows and films, including "Gunsmoke," "Bonanza," "The Twilight Zone," and "The Love Boat." He is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Clancey in the television series "Here Come the Brides" which aired from 1968 to 1970. In addition to his acting career, Beckman was also an author and wrote several books, including "Acting and How to Survive It." He received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 2006, honoring his contributions to the entertainment industry.
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Barry Cahill
Barry Cahill (May 28, 1921 Vancouver-April 9, 2012 Ventura) was a Canadian actor. He had two children, Susan Thomas and Christine Cahill.
Cahill began his acting career in the 1940s, appearing in a number of films such as "Northern Pursuit" (1943) and "Old Acquaintance" (1943). He later transitioned to television, and became a familiar face in the 1950s and 1960s, with appearances on popular shows like "Gunsmoke" and "Perry Mason". In addition to his acting work, Cahill also served in World War II as a member of the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. He later became an advocate for veterans' rights and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in recognition of his service. Cahill passed away in 2012 at the age of 90.
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Peter Dyneley
Peter Dyneley (April 13, 1921 Hastings-August 19, 1977 London) also known as Peter was a Canadian actor and voice actor. His children are called Richard Dyneley and Amanda Dyneley.
Born in Hastings, Peter Dyneley immigrated to Canada with his family as a child. He began his acting career on stage before transitioning to film and television roles in the 1950s. Dyneley appeared in several popular British films, including "The Red Beret" and "The World Ten Times Over." However, he is perhaps best known for his work as a voice actor, providing the voice of Jeff Tracy in the popular children's series "Thunderbirds" and Captain Ochre in "Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons." Outside of acting, Dyneley was a skilled pilot and owned his own plane. He tragically passed away in 1977 at the age of 56.
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