Tag: Producer

Born Horatio John Purdy in England, he moved to Toronto in 1913. In 1929 he became a member of the Hart House Theatre Company, studying with Dora Mavor Moore and appearing, often in leading roles in Ontario Drama Festivals. In 1931, becoming known as Rai Purdy, he joined CFRB radio and was soon, Head of…
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Jeffrey Groberman was born and raised in Vancouver. While at SFU he approached CBC to write a series of topical comedy sketches. The sketches, co-written with Colin Yardley, played locally and then nationally on CBC radio. A year later the CBC approached them to develop a one-hour national comedy show and the infamous “Dr. Bundolo’s…
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After the family immigrated from Calabria, Italy, to settle in Vancouver in the 1920’s, the Filippone brothers, Joe, Ross, Mickey and Jimmy founded the legendary Penthouse Nightclub in 1947, playing a significant role as vivid characters in the history of the entertainment business in Vancouver. They co-owned and managed the Palomar Ballroom, founding the BC…
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A Canadian-born film and television producer, Kirk Shaw holds the distinguished title of being one of North America’s most prolific producers. Throughout his 30-year career, Shaw has produced more than 225 movies, employing thousands of local film and television industry professionals and bringing more than Five hundred million in total production to BC. He also…
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Beatrice Leinbach was a very proud Kitsilano, Vancouver and BC Citizen. Bea had been the force behind many community groups that have made this province one of the best places to live in Canada. Captain Bea’s belief in amateur entertainment and a venue for them to showcase their talents made her the driving force behind Kitsilano…
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