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He acted in his own productions: the title role in The Rowdyman, for which he wrote the screenplay and musical version while living in L.A., as well as the later released novel. This was followed by the novel John and the Missus (1974), which was later adapted into a stageplay, where he played the leading role at the Neptune Theatre Premier in Halifax. He wrote the screenplay for this story, and received the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of the title character. He created and appeared in the CBC series A Gift to Last, for which he received an ACTRA Award in 1979.
He wrote a play for Newfoundland's amateur drama festival which was staged in St. John's, Newfoundland in April 1997. His play, Corner Green, was based in his home town of Grand Falls, a town of 15,000 in central Newfoundland.
That province figured prominently in his latest production, the CBC movie Win, Again!, the tale of a man accused of murder. On the run for 14 years, he returns to his family when he's vindicated. The reunion is tense, for he'd abandoned his family to flee the law, and his wife is nervous, his now adult son is angry. His actress daughter, Leah, even appeared in a role as the girlfriend of his estranged son.
Gordon is active in charities, and hosted 14th Annual Kids First! Easter Seals Telethon on CBC. He participated in a unique photographic exhibit in which celebrities 'squashed' their faces up against glass and had their photos taken. The exhibit, 'In Your Face,' raised money in 1994 for the Hospital for Sick Children. Gordon also hosted the Cabot 500 celebrations in June '98 in Newfoundland.
This prolific entertainer is sure to remain the public eye. His 13-episode series, Power Play, in which he plays the owner of a hockey team, is being considered for renewal in February 1999, and Due South plays almost daily in North America.
Other information:
His full name is Gordon Edward Pinsent, and he is the son of the late Stephen Arthur and Flossie (Cooper) Pinsent. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. Served with the Royal Canadian Regiment from 1948-51. Received the Officer Order of Canada in 1980, received Companion in 1998. Educated at the Grand Falls Academy (Newfoundland); received an L.L.D. from the University P.E.I. in 1975, Honorary doctorates from Queen's University in 1988, Memorial University (year unknown) and the University of Prince Edward Island.
He is a member of the Honorary Advisory Board for the Newfoundland Symphony Youth Orchestra. He is married to actress Charmion King, and they have a daughter, Leah, who has followed in her father's footsteps and currently can be seen acting in a variety of television productions. He has a son, Barry Kennedy, (who is an author and actor) and daughter Beverly from an early first marriage. He has a brother named Harry. His favorite pastimes include painting, hiking, and swimming. Professional affiliations include ACTRA (Canada), SAG (U.S.), CAEA, DGC.
