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George Gaynes

Bio: George Gaynes (1917–2016) is a Finnish-born American actor of stage, screen and television. He may be best-known as Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy film series, and to television fans as Henry Warnimont on Punky Brewster

Born: Wed, May 16 1917

Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland

Death: Mon, Feb 15 2016

George Gaynes is 98 years old

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Poster of Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

George Gaynes was 92 in Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 2009

Poster of Just Married

George Gaynes was 85 in Just Married as 'Father Robert'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 2003

Poster of Wag the Dog

George Gaynes was 80 in Wag the Dog as 'Senator Nole'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1997

Poster of The Crucible

George Gaynes was 79 in The Crucible as 'Judge Samuel Sewall'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1996

Poster of Vanya on 42nd Street

Vanya on 42nd Street

George Gaynes was 77 in Vanya on 42nd Street as 'Serybryakov'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1994

Poster of Police Academy: Mission to Moscow

Police Academy: Mission to Moscow

George Gaynes was 77 in Police Academy: Mission to Moscow as 'Commandant Lassard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1994

Poster of The Fantastic Four

The Fantastic Four

George Gaynes was 77 in The Fantastic Four as 'Professor'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 31 1994

Poster of Stepmonster

George Gaynes was 75 in Stepmonster as 'Norman'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1993

Poster of Police Academy 6: City Under Siege

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege

George Gaynes was 71 in Police Academy 6: City Under Siege as 'Lassard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1989

Poster of Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

George Gaynes was 70 in Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach as 'Lassard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1988

Poster of A Taxi Driver in New York

A Taxi Driver in New York

George Gaynes was 70 in A Taxi Driver in New York as 'l'ammiraglio'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987

Poster of Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

George Gaynes was 69 in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol as 'Commandant Lassard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1987

Poster of Ternosecco

George Gaynes was 69 in Ternosecco as 'Don Salvatore'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987

Poster of Police Academy 3: Back in Training

Police Academy 3: Back in Training

George Gaynes was 68 in Police Academy 3: Back in Training as 'Commandant Lassard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1986

Poster of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

George Gaynes was 67 in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment as 'Commandant Lassard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1985

Poster of Micki + Maude

George Gaynes was 67 in Micki + Maude as 'Dr. Eugene Glztszki'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1984

Poster of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

George Gaynes was 67 in It Came Upon the Midnight Clear as 'Arch Angel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1984

Poster of Mom's On Strike

Mom's On Strike

George Gaynes was 67 in Mom's On Strike as 'The Commander'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1984

Poster of Police Academy

George Gaynes was 66 in Police Academy as 'Commandant Lassard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1984

Poster of To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

George Gaynes was 66 in To Be or Not to Be as 'Ravitch'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1983

Poster of I'm Going to Be Famous

I'm Going to Be Famous

George Gaynes was 65 in I'm Going to Be Famous

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

Poster of Tootsie

George Gaynes was 65 in Tootsie as 'John Van Horn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1982

Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

George Gaynes was 65 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as 'Dr. Forrest'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982

Poster of Evita Peron

George Gaynes was 63 in Evita Peron as 'Evita's Doctor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 1981

Poster of Altered States

George Gaynes was 63 in Altered States as 'Dr. Wissenschaft'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1980

Poster of Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

George Gaynes was 62 in Breaking Up Is Hard to Do as 'Wiley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 05 1979

Poster of The Girl in the Empty Grave

The Girl in the Empty Grave

George Gaynes was 60 in The Girl in the Empty Grave as 'David Alden'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1977

Poster of Nickelodeon

George Gaynes was 59 in Nickelodeon as 'Reginald Kingsley'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1976

Poster of The Flying Misfits

The Flying Misfits

George Gaynes was 59 in The Flying Misfits as 'Maj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1976

Poster of Woman of the Year

Woman of the Year

George Gaynes was 59 in Woman of the Year as 'Harding'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1976

Poster of Song of the Succubus

Song of the Succubus

George Gaynes was 57 in Song of the Succubus as 'C.J. Meredith'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1975

Poster of Trilogy of Terror

Trilogy of Terror

George Gaynes was 57 in Trilogy of Terror as 'Dr. Chester Ramsey'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1975

Poster of The Way We Were

The Way We Were

George Gaynes was 56 in The Way We Were as 'El Morocco Captain'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1973

Poster of Slaughter's Big Rip Off

Slaughter's Big Rip Off

George Gaynes was 56 in Slaughter's Big Rip Off as 'Warren'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1973

Poster of The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

George Gaynes was 56 in The Boy Who Cried Werewolf as 'Dr Marderosian'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1973

Poster of Doctors' Wives

George Gaynes was 53 in Doctors' Wives as 'Paul McGill'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1971

Poster of Marooned

George Gaynes was 52 in Marooned as 'Mission Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1969

Poster of The Group

George Gaynes was 48 in The Group as 'Brook Latham'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1966

Poster of Joy House

George Gaynes was 47 in Joy House

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1964

Poster of One Touch of Venus

One Touch of Venus

George Gaynes was 38 in One Touch of Venus as 'Whitelaw Savory'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of Police Academy: The Series

Police Academy: The Series

George Gaynes was 80+ in Police Academy: The Series as 'Commandant Eric Lassard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1997

Poster of Sliders

George Gaynes was 77+ in Sliders as 'Old Quinn Mallory'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995

Poster of Chicago Hope

George Gaynes was 77+ in Chicago Hope as 'Brook Austin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994

Poster of Hearts Afire

George Gaynes was 75+ in Hearts Afire as 'Senator Strobe Smithers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992

Poster of Dinosaurs

George Gaynes was 73+ in Dinosaurs as 'Elder in Chief (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 1991

Poster of The New Lassie

George Gaynes was 72+ in The New Lassie

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1989

Poster of The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd

The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd

George Gaynes was 70+ in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd as 'Arthur Feldman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1987

Poster of Matlock

George Gaynes was 68+ in Matlock as 'Judge Hollis D. Dunaway'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986

Poster of It's Punky Brewster

It's Punky Brewster

George Gaynes was 68+ in It's Punky Brewster

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

Poster of Punky Brewster

George Gaynes was 67+ in Punky Brewster as 'Henry Warnimont'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Poster of Blue Thunder

George Gaynes was 66+ in Blue Thunder as 'Dr. Willi Von Hartig'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 1984

Poster of Cheers

George Gaynes was 65+ in Cheers as 'Malcolm Kramer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982

Poster of Hotel

George Gaynes was 65+ in Hotel

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982

Poster of Scruples

George Gaynes was 62+ in Scruples as 'John Prince'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1980

Poster of Stockard Channing: In Just Friends

Stockard Channing: In Just Friends

George Gaynes was 61+ in Stockard Channing: In Just Friends as 'Rock La Rue'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 04 1979

Poster of WKRP in Cincinnati

WKRP in Cincinnati

George Gaynes was 61+ in WKRP in Cincinnati as 'Henri'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978

Poster of Carter Country

George Gaynes was 60+ in Carter Country

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977

Poster of Quincy, M.E.

George Gaynes was 59+ in Quincy, M.E.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

Poster of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II

Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II

George Gaynes was 59+ in Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II as 'Max Vincent'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1976

Poster of Baa Baa Black Sheep

Baa Baa Black Sheep

George Gaynes was 59+ in Baa Baa Black Sheep as 'Claire Lee Chennault'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1976

Poster of Delvecchio

George Gaynes was 59+ in Delvecchio as 'Commissioner Schaub'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 1976

Poster of The Quest

George Gaynes was 58+ in The Quest

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 13 1976

Poster of City of Angels

George Gaynes was 58+ in City of Angels

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 1976

Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man

The Six Million Dollar Man

George Gaynes was 56+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'General Wiley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974

Poster of Search

George Gaynes was 55+ in Search

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972

Poster of McMillan & Wife

McMillan & Wife

George Gaynes was 54+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Burton Rhoner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971

Poster of Columbo

George Gaynes was 54+ in Columbo as 'Everett, Frenchman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

Poster of Cannon

George Gaynes was 54+ in Cannon

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971

Poster of McCloud

George Gaynes was 52+ in McCloud

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970

Poster of Hawaii Five-O

George Gaynes was 51+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Thurman Elliott'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968

Poster of Mannix

George Gaynes was 50+ in Mannix as 'Professor Brendan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967

Poster of Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

George Gaynes was 49+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Dr. Paul van Bergner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966

Poster of Hogan's Heroes

George Gaynes was 48+ in Hogan's Heroes

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965

Poster of The Patty Duke Show

The Patty Duke Show

George Gaynes was 46+ in The Patty Duke Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963

Poster of The Gallant Men

The Gallant Men

George Gaynes was 45+ in The Gallant Men

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962

Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

George Gaynes was 45+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Mr. Campbell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962

Poster of Bonanza

George Gaynes was 42+ in Bonanza as 'Senator Purdy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

Poster of Cheyenne

George Gaynes was 38+ in Cheyenne as 'Rod Delaplane'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955