Wayne Robson
Wayne Robson (born April 29, 1946 in Vancouver , British Columbia , † April 4, 2011 in Stratford , Ontario ) was a Canadian actor .
Life
Robson began his acting career in 1966 when he first appeared on a theater stage at the age of 20. He made his film debut in 1971 in Robert Altman's Vancouver anti-western McCabe & Mrs. Miller , when he appeared in a minor supporting role as a bartender alongside Warren Beatty and Julie Christie . In the 1970s he mainly played in smaller, local productions. It was not until 1980 that he appeared again in a major film production, namely in the film comedy Popeye - The Sailor with the Hard Blow with Robin Williams in the title role, which was filmed in Malta . In 1982 Robson had a major supporting role alongside Richard Farnsworth as Shorty Dunn in Pillip Borsos ' western The Gray Fox , for which he received a nomination for the Genie Award . In 1984 he starred in Richard Lester's comedy The Chaos Express and a year later in the Disney production If Dreams Were True . In 1988, Robson was honored with the Gemini Award for his portrayal in the Canadian television production ... and dead are you . From 1989 he also worked as a voice actor . He was first heard in thirteen episodes of the animated series Babar , and the following year he played the role of Frank in the Disney production Bernard and Bianca in Kangaroo Land . Between 1991 and 1992, he spoke in the animated series The Adventures of Tintin to Professor Baldwin Calculus . His feature film appearances in the 1990s included the Stephen King adaptation Dolores and the horror film Cube . He came to great popularity in his Canadian homeland through his role as Mike Hamar in the sitcom The Red Green Show , which he played in 56 episodes between 1994 and 2005.
death
Robson died of a heart attack on April 4, 2011 while rehearsing for The Grapes of Wrath at the Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario, Canada , just twenty-five days before his 65th birthday. He is survived by his wife Lynn, son Louis, and daughter Ivy.
His son Louis McKeen Robson , who was involved in the Red Green Show with his father, died on December 25, 2016.
Filmography (selection)
- 1971: McCabe & Mrs. Miller
- 1980: Popeye - The Sailor with the Hard Blow (Popeye)
- 1982: The Gray Fox
- 1983: Boys and Girls
- 1984: The Chaos Express (Finders Keepers)
- 1985: If Dreams Were True (One Magic Christmas)
- 1987: Dead of Winter
- 1989: Ugh, Daddy's a cannibal (Parents)
- 1990: Bernard and Bianca in Kangaroo Land (The Rescuers Down Under)
- 1991: Bingo - look who's barking! (Bingo)
- 1995: Dolores (Dolores Claiborne)
- 1996: If by Sea (Two If by Sea)
- 1996: Sindbad's Adventures (Season 1, Episode 1 & 2)
- 1997: Cube
- 1997: The Hunted (Affliction)
- 2001: Nora Roberts - Return to Death (Nora Roberts' Sanctuary)
- 2002: Interstate 60
- 2003: Cold Creek Manor - The House on the River (Cold Creek Manor)
- 2003: Wrong Turn
- 2004: Willkommen in Mooseport (Welcome to Mooseport)
- 2007: Wrong Turn 2: Dead End
- 2008: The Incredible Hulk (The Incredible Hulk)
- 2009: The Sea Wolf
Awards
- 1983: Genie Award nomination for The Gray Fox
- 1988: Gemini Award for ... and you're dead
- 1990: Gemini Award nomination for ENG
- 1990: Genie Award nomination for Bye Bye Blues
- 1994: Gemini Award for The Diviners
- 2000: Gemini Award nomination for The Red Green Show
- 2001: Gemini Award nomination for The Red Green Show
- 2006: Gemini Award nomination for The Red Green Show
Web links
- Wayne Robson in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Wayne Robson in the All Movie Guide (English)
- Biography at filmreference
- Wayne Robson ( English, French ) In: The Canadian Encyclopedia . Retrieved August 22, 2016.
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Robson, Wayne |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 29, 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vancouver , British Columbia |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 4, 2011 |
| Place of death | Stratford , Ontario |