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George Gaynes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 16, 1917 |
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| Died | February 15, 2016 (age 98) |
| Birthplace | Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire (now Helsinki, Finland) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also George Gaynes's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy films and Henry Warnimont in Punky Brewster. |
Intro
George Gaynes was a Finnish-American actor and singer best known for his roles as Commandant Eric Lassard in the 'Police Academy' film series and as Henry Warnimont on the television series 'Punky Brewster.'
Early Life & Background
George Gaynes was born George Jongejans in Helsinki to a Dutch father and a Russian mother. He grew up in France, England, and Switzerland, later moving to the United States. Gaynes served in the Royal Netherlands Navy during World War II before pursuing an acting and singing career.
Career Highlights
- Played Commandant Eric Lassard in the 'Police Academy' film series (1984–1994).
- Starred as Henry Warnimont in the TV series 'Punky Brewster' (1984–1988).
- Appeared as John Van Horn in the film 'Tootsie' (1982).
- Had a long stage career, including roles in Broadway musicals and operas.
Trivia
- Fluent in several languages, including English, French, Dutch, Italian, and Russian.
- Married to actress Allyn Ann McLerie for over 60 years.
- Gaynes was the adoptive father of Matthew Gaynes.
FAQs
People also ask
When was George Gaynes born?
George Gaynes was born the 16 May 1917.
Where is George Gaynes from?
Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire (now Helsinki, Finland).
On His Birth-Day
About May 16th, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 16, 1917, Alexander Kerensky was appointed as the Minister of War and Navy in the Russian Provisional Government, following the resignation of several ministers. He had previously served as Minister of Justice and was known for his support of Russia's participation in World War I.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 1917 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: America, Here's My Boy by Peerless Quartet
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
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