Quick Facts
Born:
1917-05-16
Birthplace:
Helsinki, Finland
Credits:
82 Total Roles
George Gaynes
Acting
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Biography
George Gaynes (May 16, 1917 – February 15, 2016) was a Finnish-born American actor of stage, screen and television. He is best known for his role of Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy film series, and as Henry Warnimont on the television series Punky Brewster.
Known For
Police Academy
Commandant Lassard
Tootsie
John Van Horn
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Commandant Lassard
Just Married
Father Robert
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Commandant Lassard
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Commandant Lassard
Dinosaurs
Elder in Chief (voice)
Wag the Dog
Senator Nole
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Just Married MOVIE | Father Robert |
| 1997 | Wag the Dog MOVIE | Senator Nole |
| 1997 | Police Academy: The Series TV | Commandant Eric Lassard |
| 1996 | The Crucible MOVIE | Judge Samuel Sewall |
| 1995 | Sliders TV | Old Quinn Mallory |
| 1994 | Vanya on 42nd Street MOVIE | Serybryakov |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope TV | Brook Austin |
| 1994 | Police Academy: Mission to Moscow MOVIE | Commandant Lassard |
| 1994 | The Fantastic Four MOVIE | Professor |