Canadian actors who deceased in 1977
Here are 2 famous actors from Canada died in 1977:
Guy Lombardo
Guy Lombardo (June 19, 1902 London-November 5, 1977 Houston) also known as Gaetano Alberto Lombardo, Lombardo, Guy, The Lombardo Brothers, Guy Lombardo and His Orchestra or Mr. New Year's Eve was a Canadian actor.
Actually, Guy Lombardo was a Canadian-American bandleader and musician, known for his big band orchestra, which he formed with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor. Lombardo and his orchestra were particularly famous for their New Year's Eve performances, with their rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" becoming a holiday classic. Lombardo and his band also appeared in numerous films and television programs, and he was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1989. Lombardo continued to tour and perform until his death in 1977.
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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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