Leslie Carlson
Leslie "Les" Merle Carlson (born February 24, 1933 in Mitchell , South Dakota , United States ; † May 3, 2014 in Toronto , Ontario , Canada ) was an American actor . He was best known for his work in the films of director David Cronenberg .
Life
Leslie Carlson first appeared as a stage actor. He settled in Canada in the 1960s. He began his film career in the 1970s.
In 1983 Carlson appeared in David Cronenberg's horror film Videodrome in the role of Barry Convex , which earned him a nomination for the Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor . Carlson worked for the films Dead Zone (1983) and Die Fliege (1986) and the short film Camera (2000) with Cronenberg.
Carlson died of cancer on May 3, 2014 at his Toronto home.
His first marriage was to the Canadian actress Patricia Hamilton . The actor Ben Carlson emerged from the marriage. Carlson later married again, and this marriage also resulted in a son (* 1988).
Filmography (selection)
- 1973: The Odyssey of Neptune (The Neptune Factor)
- 1973: The Hard Part Begins
- 1974: McQ strikes (McQ)
- 1974: Obsessed (Deranged)
- 1974: Jessy - The Stairway to Death (Black Christmas)
- 1974: Deedee (TV movie)
- 1976: Shoot
- 1977: Raku Fire
- 1977: Love at First Sight
- 1977: Deadly Harvest
- 1977: Who Has Seen the Wind
- 1977: With Umbrella, Charm and Bowler Hat ( The New Avengers , TV series, one episode)
- 1978: high ballin '
- 1979: Lost and Found
- 1980: Nothing Personal
- 1980: Mr. Patman
- 1981: Improper Channels
- 1981: Circle of Two
- 1981: Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper (TV movie)
- 1981: The July Group (TV movie)
- 1982: Shocktrauma (TV movie)
- 1983: Videodrome
- 1983: Dead Zone (The Dead Zone)
- 1983: A Christmas Story
- 1984: That's My Baby!
- 1986: The Fly (The Fly)
- 1986: Unnatural Causes (TV movie)
- 1987: Glistening Asphalt (Street Smart)
- 1987: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (TV movie)
- 1987: Rolling Vengeance
- 1989: Sing
- 1989: Looking for Miracles (TV movie)
- 1990–1991: Road to Avonlea (TV series, seven episodes)
- 1991: The Girl from Mars (TV movie)
- 1991: Chaindance
- 1991: K2 - The Last Adventure (K2)
- 1992: Impolite
- 1992: Highlander (TV series, two episodes)
- 1992: Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster (TV movie)
- 1992: To Grandmother's House We Go (TV movie)
- 1993: Morning Glory
- 1993: A Stranger in the Mirror (TV movie)
- 1993: No Child of Mine (TV movie)
- 1995: The Song Spinner (TV movie)
- 1995: Young Again
- 1996: Judgment Without Justice ( Beyond the Call , TV movie)
- 1996: Moonshine Highway (TV movie)
- 1999: The Wishing Tree
- 2000: The Spreading Ground
- 2000: Catch a Falling Star (TV movie)
- 2000: Harlan County War (TV movie)
- 2000: Merciless Duel ( The Last Debate , TV movie)
- 2000: Silver Man
- 2000: Camera (short film)
- 2001: Haven (TV movie)
- 2001: Bailey's Mistake (TV movie)
- 2001: Short6
- 2001: Stolen Miracle (TV movie)
- 2004: Reindeer Buddy saves Christmas ( Snow , TV movie)
- 2005: Looking for Angelina
- 2007: Your Beautiful Cul de Sac Home
- 2010: At Risk (TV movie)
- 2010–2011: Babar and the Adventures of Badou ( Babar and the Adventures of Badou , TV series, 15 episodes, voice only)
Web links
- Leslie Carlson in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b R.IP 'Videodrome' Actor Les Carlson at deadline.com, accessed on May 15, 2014
- ^ Obituary: Leading man Leslie Carlson left his heart with the theater The Globe and Mail , June 12, 2014
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Carlson, Leslie |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Carlson, Leslie Merle (full name); Carlson, Les (nickname) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 24, 1933 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mitchell , South Dakota , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 3, 2014 |
| Place of death | Toronto , Ontario , Canada |