Canadian actors who deceased at age 68
Here are 3 famous actors from Canada died at 68:
Len Carlson
Len Carlson (September 2, 1937 Edmonton-January 26, 2006 Keswick, Ontario) a.k.a. Len Carlsen was a Canadian actor and voice actor.
He died caused by myocardial infarction.
Carlson was known for his work in animation, providing voices for numerous characters in popular TV shows and films. Some of his notable roles include the voice of Blurr in "Transformers," Leonardo in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and Swamp Thing in "Swamp Thing: The Animated Series." Carlson was also a regular on the Canadian sketch comedy series "Bizarre" during the 1980s. In addition to his acting work, Carlson was a loving husband and father, and enjoyed spending time with his family in his free time. His contributions to the entertainment industry continue to be appreciated by fans and fellow performers alike.
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Matheson Lang
Matheson Lang (May 15, 1879 Montreal-April 11, 1948 Bridgetown) also known as Alexander Matheson Lang or Matheson Alexander Lang was a Canadian actor and writer.
He began his career as a stage actor in London and was particularly known for his roles in Shakespearean plays. Lang also acted in a few silent films of the 1910s before transitioning to talkies in the 1930s. In addition to his acting career, he was a prolific writer and director, both on stage and in film. He also served in World War I as a captain in the British Army. Lang was married to British actress and director, Hutin Britton, and the couple frequently worked together in theatrical productions.
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Kenne Duncan
Kenne Duncan (February 17, 1903 Chatham, Ontario-February 5, 1972 Hollywood) a.k.a. Ken Duncan, Kenneth Duncan, Ken Dincan, Kenneth Duncan MacLachlan, Kenne Duncun, The Meanest Man in Movies, Horsecock, Kenny Duncan or The Meanest Man in the Movies was a Canadian actor, jockey and screenwriter.
He died caused by suicide.
Kenne Duncan began his career in Hollywood in the late 1920s and quickly became a prolific character actor, appearing in over 300 films and television shows throughout his career. He was often typecast as a tough guy or villain, earning him the nickname "The Meanest Man in the Movies." Despite his tough image on screen, Duncan was known to be a kind and generous person off-screen.
In addition to his acting career, Duncan was also a successful jockey and had a passion for horse racing. He won many races in his career, including the 1929 Kentucky Derby aboard the horse Clyde Van Dusen.
Later in his career, Duncan transitioned into screenwriting and was credited on several films. However, he struggled with depression and alcoholism, leading to his tragic suicide in 1972 at the age of 68. Despite his struggles, Kenne Duncan left a lasting legacy in Hollywood and remains a beloved character actor among film and television fans.
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