Tag: Film

A native Vancouverite, Art Jones worked for more than 60 years in media, marketing, advertising, broadcasting, public relations and management. His career began in the late 30s on pioneer stations CBR, CKMO and CJOR. In the 40s, he was a journalist with the Vancouver Sun and in the 50s became a film and television producer…
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Jack Bowdery, born in 1909 was also known as Jack Ammon, was an actor on the stage, radio, television and film from 1918 to the 1990s. His most notable radio role was on the series “Millie and Lizzie”, one of Canada’s first radio situation comedies. Bowdery was the son of actress Alicia Ammon.

Bruce Greenwood was born on Aug. 12, 1956, in Noranda, Quebec. His family regularly relocated to pursue his father’s academic appointments and spent years in Princeton, NJ and Bethesda, MD, before returning to Canada when Bruce was 11 years old. He graduated from high school in Zurich and spent three years at UBC while appearing in school and regional…
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Born Geswanouth Slahoot, Chief Dan George was raised on the Burrard reserve in North Vancouver. He received his English name, Dan George, at St. Paul’s residential school, where he was sent when he was five years old. To most Canadians he is the first well-known Indigenous artist. Before he started acting at the age of 60, George had…
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Website Michael J. Fox is one of Canada’s most celebrated film and television actors. Born in Edmonton and raised in BC, the Burnaby native got his acting start early and had a string of impressive roles in various productions, including the CBC’s TV sitcom, Leo and Me, the Arts Club Theatre’s Shadow Box and the…
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