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Canadian actors who deceased in 1989

Here are 1 famous actors from Canada died in 1989:

Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain (June 10, 1928 Ottawa-July 21, 1989 Montreal) also known as Donald Brittain, OC was a Canadian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor.

Brittain is known for his contributions to Canadian cinema, particularly in the realm of documentary films. He began his career as a journalist for the Montreal Gazette before transitioning to film in the 1950s. He produced and directed numerous documentaries over the course of his career, many of which explored Canadian history and culture. Some of his best-known works include "Fields of Endless Day" (1963), "Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks" (1978), and "Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry" (1976), which won numerous awards including an International Emmy. Brittain was a respected figure in Canadian film and was awarded the Order of Canada in 1983 for his contributions to the country's cultural landscape.

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