Tag: Television

Norman Campbell was born in Los Angeles in 1924 and later moved to Vancouver, graduating from the University of British Columbia. A chance meeting with CBC radio producer Mavor Moore in 1946 opened the doors to what would become a long and productive career with CBC Radio and Television. By 1952, he joined CBC in…
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Rae Brown is probably best remembered for her portrayal of down-to-earth, warm-hearted Molly, the owner of Molly’s Reach Cafe in the long-running Beachcombers series which was shot on location in Gibsons, B.C.  Rae was a very private person and kept to herself a great deal, but she is lovingly remembered by cast and crew as constantly bringing…
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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.

Bruno Gerussi was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1928, He received a scholarship for the Banff Centre for The Arts in 1947 which launched a career on stage, radio and especially CBC TV invited to join the Stratford Festival, and stayed until 1965, playing many of the major roles of the Shakespearean canon including Feste…
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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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