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- Actor
- Casting Department
- Casting Director
John Dunsworth was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, not far from the sea where he would spend much of his time on his yacht when not working. John was one of Halifax's most venerable and revered actors, appearing in countless CBC radio dramas and held leading roles in over 25 Neptune Theatre productions. In 1970, long before the days of waterfront renewal, John convinced the city of Halifax to lease to him a run-down old building by the shipyards which he turned into Pier One Theatre - Halifax's first and arguably its most successful alternative theatre company.
John first met Mike Clattenburg in the mid-1990s when he auditioned for a small role in Mike's short, One Last Shot. Halfway through shooting, John's small role blossomed into a leading part - a part that garnered him a Best Performance award from the Atlantic Film Festival. From there, John developed that role into the character Jim Lahey, the trailer park supervisor on the series Trailer Park Boys.
John's final acting credits include "Trailer Park Boys" (2001-2018), short film George (2018), and "Sir John A. And the Curse of the Anti-Quenched" (2017)
Beyond acting, John was an avid bridge player, holding master points. He also holds, until somebody proves otherwise, the Internet Scrabble record for having three 7-letter words in a row. Around town, John was easy to spot. He drove an old truck with a thousand pound winch that he would use to hauling granite. In 1987, John founded Filmworks Casting where he worked as Halifax's most successful casting director. Prior to that, John worked in the transportation industry, driving a cab for three years and working the CNR trains from Halifax and Sydney.- Joe the Dog was an actor, known for Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt (2012), Jesse Stone: Thin Ice (2009) and Jesse Stone: Sea Change (2007). He died on 11 June 2013 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Evan MacNeil was born on 3 February 1934 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was an actress, known for The Andy Griffith Show (1960), Peter Gunn (1958) and Straightaway (1961). She was married to Paul Carr. She died on 10 February 2005 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Transportation Department
- Additional Crew
Debi Jonatanson is known for The Lighthouse (2019), Polaroid (2019) and Cloudburst (2011). She died on 9 August 2021 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Writer
- Additional Crew
Born in Yugoslavia, Tesich was 14 when he came to America and settled in East Chicago, Indiana. His father, a machinist, died in 1962. He graduated from Indiana University in 1965 and did graduate work at Columbia University where he began to write plays. 'Breaking Away (1979)' won Tesich an Oscar and a Golden Globe nomination. He successfully adapted 'The World According to Garp (1982)' and his last film was 'American Flyers (1985)'. After his film career ended, Tesich continued to write plays. As he became more pessimistic about his life, his plays became more pessimistic.- Austin Willis was born on 30 September 1917 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Goldfinger (1964), Firefox (1982) and The Boston Strangler (1968). He was married to Gwen Laforty and Kate Reid. He died on 4 April 2004 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Additional Crew
- Producer
Dan Blankenship was born on 23 May 1923 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He was a producer, known for Beyond Oak Island (2020), The Curse of Oak Island (2014) and Forbidden History (2013). He was married to Jane. He died on 17 March 2019 in Nova Scotia, Canada.- Richard Collins was born in 1947 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. He was an actor, known for Trailer Park Boys (2001), Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006) and Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys (2008). He died on 15 April 2013 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Producer
- Director
- Additional Crew
Edwin Sherin was born on 15 January 1930 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Law & Order (1990), Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). He was married to Jane Alexander and Pamela Nichol Vevers. He died on 4 May 2017 in Lockport, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Marguerite McNeil was born on 21 January 1935 in Glace Bay, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was an actress, known for My Bloody Valentine (1981), Jumping the Broom (2011) and Rhonda's Party (2010). She died on 6 November 2021 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- He became interested in theatre by acting in children's plays in his fathers church. He worked in Ottawa Little Theatre, The Canadian Repertory Theatre then on graduating from McMasters University came to England in 1952 to study at the Central School of Speach and Drama. He worked at Scottish National Childres Theatre and Glasgow Citizens Theatre then rep at Newcastle and Darlington. In the West End he played Brink in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He was voted Most Promising Actor of 1958 by The British Film Accademy
- Art Department
- Actor
- Production Designer
Alan Deveau was born on 10 January 1959 in Hebron, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor and production designer, known for The Shipping News (2001), From (2022) and Amelia (2009). He died on 26 July 2023 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Director
- Cinematographer
- Writer
Robert Frank was born on 9 November 1924 in Zurich, Switzerland. He was a director and cinematographer, known for Me and My Brother (1968), Candy Mountain (1987) and The Present (1996). He was married to June Leaf and Mary Frank. He died on 9 September 2019 in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.- William Osler was born on 16 May 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Clown Murders (1976), Deadline (1980) and The Starlost (1973). He was married to Heather Macdonald. He died on 26 January 2008 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Dave James was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Degrassi High (1987), The Froome Room (1994) and The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979). He died on 2 June 2022 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Kit Hood was born on 24 March 1943 in London, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Degrassi High (1987), Dancing on the Moon (1997) and School's Out! (1992). He was married to Agnes Malouf . He died on 20 January 2020 in West Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Craig Lowe was born on 28 October 1972 in Mississauga, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was married to Kristy Gray. He died on 2 August 2014 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Anna Cameron was born on 28 November 1926 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for Lexx (1996), Hersenschimmen (1988) and On Camera (1954). She died on 5 January 2014 in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Arthur L. Murphy was born on 8 February 1906 in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was a writer, known for Ben Casey (1961) and Encounter (1952). He died on 1 November 1985 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Actor
- Composer
John Morris Rankin was born on 28 April 1959 in Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor and composer, known for Making Steel (1992), The Rankin Family: Borders and Time (1994) and The Rankins: Roving Gypsy Boy (1996). He died on 16 January 2000 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Location Management
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Shaun Clarke was born on 18 July 1957 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Call Me Fitz (2010), The Lighthouse (2019) and The Shipping News (2001). He was married to Jane Lordly. He died on 5 May 2020 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Additional Crew
- Camera and Electrical Department
Fred Nolan was born on 5 July 1927 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is known for Miracle Mile (1988), Red Shoe Diaries (1992) and The Curse of Oak Island (2014). He was married to Ora Miller. He died on 4 June 2016 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Patricia Bredin was born on 14 February 1935 in Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for Titi-Pu (1967), Left Right and Centre (1959) and The Secret of Monte Cristo (1961). She was married to Charles MacCulloch and Ivor Emmanuel. She died on 13 August 2023 in Nova Scotia, Canada.- Actor
- Writer
Bill Forbes was born on 7 January 1959 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for ER (1994), The Bylaw (2007) and Trombone Trouble (2000). He died on 21 July 2009 in Nova Scotia, Canada.- Soundtrack
Taylor Josephine Stephanie Luciow became interested in performing by her mid teens and after graduating from the Etobicoke School of the Arts with a major in musical theatre deciding on a career as a singer and songwriter taking the surname Mitchell as her stage name. Mitchell had released a four track EP in 2007, she independently released an album titled For Your Consideration in March 2009. In June 2009, she was invited to perform in the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Reaction from the roots music community and radio stations was positive, and she began working on new material. A contributor to the album, Justin Rutledge, later described Mitchell as having written beyond her years: "She didn't provide answers, as so many of her age try to do. There was no preciousness about her. Instead she asked questions." To promote the album she went on a solo concert tour of the eastern coast Maritimes, beginning on October 23, 2009. A few days before her ultimate fate, Mitchell was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award as Young Performer of the Year. Her final performance was in Lucasville, near Halifax. There were two days before her scheduled concert in Sydney. In order to avoid the busy traffic of her tour, she decided to hike on the Skyline Trail at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Unfortunately, eastern coyotes attacked her while hiking on that trail. Mitchell was bitten over most of her body, with particularly serious wounds to one of her legs and head. She was taken to Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in Cheticamp, and then airlifted to Halifax's Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in critical condition from the extreme blood loss she had suffered. She died just after midnight with her mother at her side. Mitchell's interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Owen Sound, Ontario.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Also known as the "Sucka-Free Boss", and straight out of Nova Scotia, Pat is a world renowned battle rapper who has battled in many countries. Known for his commanding and captivating performances , as well as his non-stop comic ability and delivery, he blows away every room he performs in. With an extremely crafted gift for writing, presentation and humor, there truly is no end to his talents. Most recently Pat made his acting debut in the Eminem produced feature "Bodied." Keep and eye on this man, you will hear of him.- His 60 year career as a professional performer included eight seasons at the Stratford Festival, three national tours with the Canadian Opera Company, over 30 productions at Neptune Theatre and countless other performances at theaters across Canada and the United States. He was a veteran of over 200 CBC Radio dramas and countless television and film performances. For his last performances, he appeared as Pope Calixtus in the feature film "The Conclave" and as Wilbur in the mobile device movie, "The Electric Chair". A life member of ACTRA, Rutten served as Branch Councillor for ACTRA Maritimes. Joseph was a good person who made a tremendous contribution to the performing arts.
- Alexander Graham Bell was born on 3 March 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. He was married to Mabel Hubbard. He died on 2 August 1922 in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Matthew Amyotte was an actor, known for Outlander (2008), All the Wrong Reasons (2013) and The Corridor (2010). He died on 28 January 2017 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Music Department
Don Gillies was born on 20 November 1926 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Mask (1961), Festival (1960) and The Wayne and Shuster Hour (1957). He died on 13 June 2007 in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Raylene Rankin was born on 15 September 1960 in Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was an actress, known for The Rankin Family: Borders and Time (1994), The Rankins: Roving Gypsy Boy (1996) and The Rankins: The River (1996). She died on 30 September 2012 in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Rusty Ryan was born on 28 December 1947 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for Outrageous! (1977), Too Outrageous! (1987) and The Wharf Rat (1995). He died on 28 July 2003 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Joan Orenstein was one of the most accomplished actors on the Canadian stage. Born in England, she emigrated to Canada in the 1940s. She began acting late in life, in her forties, and rose to prominence as a dynamic and brave performer. She played on most of the major stages in Canada, often at Neptune Theatre in Halifax (Forever Yours, Marie-Lou, Memories of You) and Montreal's Centaur Theatre (Juno and the Paycock, People Are Living There, Stone Angel, Road to Mecca, Albertine, en cinq temps , and La Sagouine). She also appeared at the National Arts Centre (Waiting for the Parade , Mother Courage, Ghosts), Belfry Theatre (The Magnificent Voyage of Emily Carr, If We Are Women), Manitoba Theatre Centre ('Night Mother), Canadian Stage ( Odd Jobs ), Theatre Calgary ( Transit of Venus ), Tarragon Theatre (Mrs. Klein), and the Shaw Festival (Mrs. Warren's Profession, Hedda Gabler). Her fiery stage performances were enthralling.
Her screen work was irregular but luminous. She made her feature debut in Henry & Verlin (1994) and won acclaim for her performance in The Hanging Garden (1997) which garnered her a Genie nomination and an Atlantic Film Festival Award. She won the Atlantic Film Festival Award again for her cameo performance as mother to Parker Posey in The Event (2003).
Early in her career Orenstein became blind in one eye. She retrained herself so that her partial blindness was unnoticed by audiences. In 2006 she became fully blind which frustrated her acting career. Orenstein was always known as a passionate and dedicated artist. Anyone who worked with Joan Orenstein will remember her wry and sophisticated sense of humor, an intimidating ferocity, and an ability to elevate the work of her collaborators.
She was married to Henry Orenstein, an artist and CBC production designer. Their children include stage actor Sarah Orenstein, dancer Cia Tweel, and designer Edie Orenstein. - Bruce Murray was born in 1954 in Springhill, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Northern Lights: Tears Are Not Enough (1985), The Paul Anka Show (1982) and Caribbean Cruise (1983). He died on 15 September 2020 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Leon Dubinsky was born on 5 July 1941 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Life Classes (1988), Something About Love (1988) and Pit Pony (1999). He died on 17 January 2023 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Rehtaeh Anne Parsons died tragically after cyberbullying. His parents are Leah Parsons and Glen Canning. In addition to her parents, she left behind two darling sisters, Temyson and Teaghan, who both live in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia with Leah. Rehtaeh (often called 'Rae' by her family and by those close to her) was a free spirit and thinker. A 'straight A' student for most of her life, she liked science, biology, history, the arts, and learning about life. She was a passionate painter who found beauty in things other overlooked. Rehtaeh was known for her love of animals and expressed a deep sense of love, devotion, and empathy to animals in need. A compassionate heart, Rae felt for those less fortunate and never wanted to hurt others. Those who knew her were proud to call her daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend.
- Transportation Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
Gary Mitchell was born on 20 June 1956 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He is known for 1604 (2003), Across the Line (2015) and Eb & Flo (1998). He died on 13 February 2015 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Buddy MacMaster was born on 18 October 1924 in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights (2009), Pit Pony (1999) and 2006 East Coast Music Awards (2006). He was married to Marie Beaton. He died on 20 August 2014 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Charles Saunders was born on 3 July 1946 in Elizabeth, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer, known for Amazons (1986) and Stormquest (1987). He died in May 2020 in Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Composer
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Rita MacNeil was born on 28 May 1944 in Big Pond, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was a composer and actress, known for Last Night (1998), Candy Mountain (1987) and Stars in Their Eyes (1990). She died on 16 April 2013 in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
- Location Management
Brian Backman was born on 17 July 1975 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an assistant director, known for Exit Wounds (2001), Titanic (1997) and Gangster Squad (2013). He died on 24 March 2016 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Matt Wuest was born on 10 December 1979 in Stanley, New Brunswick, Canada. He died on 19 March 2015 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Brian Huggins was born on 30 August 1931 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Trailer Park Boys (2001). He died on 29 March 2013 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Brian MacWilliam was born on 8 August 1950 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He was an actor, known for Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) and Haven (2010). He died on 27 July 2011 in Lake Echo, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Maud Lewis was born on 7 March 1903 in South Ohio, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was married to Everett Lewis. She died on 30 July 1970 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Transportation Department
- Sound Department
Rob Eshelby was born in 1957 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is known for Outlander (2008), K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) and Take This Waltz (2011). He died on 10 December 2023 in Blandford, Nova Scotia, Canada.- Maryam (nee Jazey) Campbell was born in Shaunovan Saskatchewan on April 13, 1934.
Her family moved to Kentville, Nova Scotia where Maryam was known to put on plays and sing opera to entertain her friends and family. She was the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival Queen in the early 1950's.
In 1956 she married John R. Campbell and they had 3 children.
In the late 1960's Maryam had her own radio show in Middleton Nova Scotia, but left that career after the birth of her only daughter. - William Powell was born on 6 December 1949 in Roslyn, New York, USA. He was married to Ochan Kusuma-Powell. He died on 11 July 2016 in near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Linda Joy Busby was born on 2 August 1950. She was a director, known for Linda Joy (1985). She died on 4 November 1984 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Actor
- Sound Department
- Soundtrack
Myles Goodwyn was born on 23 June 1948 in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. He was an actor, known for Gas (1981), April Wine Live in London (1985) and Life with Derek (2005). He died on 3 December 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.