Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Edward Pinsent, CC, FRSC (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, screenwriter, director and playwright. He was known for his roles in numerous productions, including Away from Her, The Rowdyman, John and the Missus, A Gift to Last, Due South, The Red Green Show and Quentin Durgens, M.P.^[1] He was the voice of Babar the elephant in television and film from 1989 to early 2015.

Gordon Pinsent CC FRSC
Pinsent in 2008
Born	Gordon Edward Pinsent (1930-07-12)July 12, 1930 Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Canada
Died	February 25, 2023(2023-02-25) (aged 92) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupations	Actor writer director singer
Years active	1957–2021
Spouse	Charmion King ​ ​ (m. 1962; died 2007)​
Children	4, including Leah

Pinsent died in his sleep on February 25, 2023, at age 92.^[2][3]