Gordon Pinsent/Quotes

Overview

Popular Culture

Quotes

Gordon Pinsent in 2012

Gordon Edward Pinsent (12 July 1930 - 25 February 2023) was a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer.

Quotes about Gordon Pinsent

Upon his passing

From individuals

Media Figures

• "Very sad news. Canadian acting icon Gordon Pinsent has died at the age of 92. In a career spanning seven decades, he acted in every great Canadian show you can think of, & many great movies. He won 2 CSAs, a Genie & 6 Geminis. He was also the voice of Babar. Rest in Peace Gordon."
  • Craig Baird, 25 February 2023, Twitter
• "A true gentleman"
  • Jann Arden, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "Absolute LEGEND. RIP."
  • Brent Butt, 25 February 2023, Twitter
• "Had the absolute pleasure of working with Gordon when he guest starred on Republic of Doyle. He was such an incredible talent and just an overall wonderful human being. RIP Gordon."
  • Perry Chafe, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "We lost a legend yesterday. Gordon Pinsent. I’ll never forget our times together. True red blooded proud Canadian. He was adored the world over. Loved hearing tales from my pal Karen Bruce... They adored each other... gonna miss you pal. What a life you had Gordon"
  • Kim Coates, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "My pal Gordon Pinsent passed. I saw him a few weeks ago, his twinkle as bright as ever. I looked up to him as the Rowdyman but loved him as Porky Pinsent from Grand Falls. He cut the path the rest of us travelled. A household name based on Canadian work. The best there ever was"
  • Mark Critch, 25 February 2023, Twitter
• "Growing up in Newfoundland in the 60s, we all knew who Gordon Pinsent was. He was an actor, on the TV. He was proof then what everyone knows now. Newfoundlanders have loads of talent. But he did it 60 years ago. Incredible. We are & ever will be, so proud of him & all he achieved"
  • Tom Harrington, 25 February 2023, Twitter
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  • Allan Hawco, 26 February 2023, CBC News interview
• "I didn’t work with him, but I did serve him once, a long time ago. What stuck out to me was the lovely twinkle in his eye. A talent beyond measure. You’ll be missed."
  • Arwen Humphreys, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "Gordon Pinsent represented the best of Canadians. Rest In Peace."
  • Catherine McKenna, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "Gordon Pinsent was our North Star. A true renaissance man. Actor, writer, director, painter and one time dance instructor. Gordon beat the path and made it possible for all that followed. The epitome of class & one hell of a funny guy. The Rowdy Man is gone but never forgotten."
  • Rick Mercer, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "Gordon Pinsent brought his wit and charm and heart to so many films and series, and parts big and small. He was such a charming icon on screen. I absolutely loved him on The Red Green Show. Canadian TV won't be the same without him."
  • W. Andrew Powell, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "Gordon was a beaut and legend and a gifted actor. What a loss. RIP"
  • Evan Solomon, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "When The Shipping News was shooting in Newfoundland, so the story goes Kevin Spacey arrived in town with several security guards in tow. If you’ve ever been to Newfoundland, you would know that the people there wouldn’t care who he was. They would care more about what he was. They sent most of the guards home but kept a couple. The production also set up a barricade to keep curious people away from him. A few people lingered to watch but after a couple of days it became clear that this wasn’t needed either. So they took it down. What they didn’t see coming was that people would walk onto the set right past Kevin Spacey and over to GORDON PINSENT. The real star of the movie. A local boy. Who remembered everyone’s name and kept disappearing to play crib and have a cuppa with locals. Legend. Also by all accounts Dame Judi Dench can handle herself on a four-wheeler. Love that image. Anyway, no one can ever act as well as Mr. PINSENT but we should all aspire to act LIKE him. A true gentleman and Canadian Star if ever there was one."
  • Jonathan Torrens, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "This morning I woke up to the news of the passing of our beloved and iconic Gordon Pinsent. It is with a very heavy heart I wanted to send my love and condolences to his/my family. Gordon was my mentor, relative, friend and growing up…pen pal. He was an inspiration to me my entire life. An incomparable talent, the purest and kindest of hearts, a creative soul, an artist and was filled with passion for both his craft and Canada as a whole. Gordon was the first person I reached out to as a child when I wanted to become an actor. We wrote letters, he encouraged me and motivated me. Gordon surprised me on the set of my first acting job (Goosebumps) and gave me a pep talk/ fatherly advice on being professional and leading with kindness and an open heart. My entire career I knew I wanted to work with him but the universe wasn’t making that happen. So a few years ago, I made that happen, thanks to an incredible team, I developed a story specifically with him in mind. My talented and close friend Jess Petelle came onboard to direct, Zoe Robyn wrote the short and Filmcoop Inc. signed on. Without hesitation Gordon agreed to play the role of ‘Fred’ and we were off to the races. Age of Dysphoria is an incredible film Gordon and I were both extremely proud to be a part of. Working with Gordon meant so much more to me than he may have ever known. I just watched him in complete awe. He was incredible in Age of Dysphoria and I felt immense gratitude for his presence in my life and career. We often spoke on the phone, however it burdens me now that I hadn’t spoken to him in a few months because… well life just happens. Gordon’s life remains to be an inspiration to me and many. I will always find my way home Gordon and never forget all the encouragement and support you gave me."
  • Laura Vandervoort, 26 February 2023, Instagram

Politicians

• "So unbelievably sad… we’ve lost a National Treasure… Peter & I send our heartfelt condolences to all of Gordon’s family"
  • Carolyn Bennett, 25 February 2023, Twitter
• "He made us laugh. He made us cry. He brought our province to the world stage. He represented us in a way like no other. Thank you, Gordon Pinsent, for all you did for the arts, for Newfoundland and Labrador, and for our country. My condolences to his family and all who loved him."
  • Andrew Furey, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "We will not see his like again. Canadian icon & the pride of Nfld. Sorry for your loss pal."
  • Peter MacKay, 25 February 2023, Twitter
• "The twinkle in his eye seemed to get brighter every time. He loved hard — his wife, his family, his craft. And he loved this place so much. He was a friend and mentor to so many of us. Rest In Peace, Gordon Pinsent."
  • Seamus O'Regan, 25 February 2023, Twitter
• "Gordon Pinsent was one of Canada’s most iconic actors. He was passionate, captivating, and endlessly talented. His family has said that he “loved this country and its people, purpose, and culture to his last breath” – and I hope he knew that we felt the same about him. I’m sending my deepest condolences to the Pinsent family, to his friends, and to his many fans across the country and around the world. May you all find comfort knowing that his work will continue to inspire and entertain people in the years ahead."
  • Justin Trudeau, 26 February 2023, Twitter

From organisations

• "We're saddened to hear the news of the passing of Canadian icon, Gordon Pinsent. An actor, author, playwright, and director, he's left an exceptional body of work that truly demonstrates his formidable talent. Our thoughts are with his loved ones."
  • The Canadian Academy, 26 February 2023, Twitter
• "Remembering Gordon Pinsent. We were so fortunate to meet him on Age of Dysphoria, it was an honour to see him work. Thank you Laura Vandervoort & Jess Petelle for bringing us together. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues"
  • Filmcoop Inc., 26 February 2023, Instagram