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George Gaynes

Acting1917–2016Helsinki, Finland

Biography

George Gaynes (May 16, 1917 – February 15, 2016) was a Finnish-born American actor of stage, screen and television. He is best known for his role of Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy film series, and as Henry Warnimont on the television series Punky Brewster.

Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1917-05-16
Age98 years old at death
Date of Death† 2016-02-15
Place of BirthHelsinki, Finland
Known Asجورج گینز

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Filmography

Police Academy
6.7

Police Academy

1984 · Comedy

Just Married
5.8

Just Married

2003 · Romance

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
5.5

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

1987 · Comedy

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
6.1

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1985 · Comedy

Tootsie
7.2

Tootsie

1982 · Comedy

Police Academy 3: Back in Training
5.8

Police Academy 3: Back in Training

1986 · Comedy

Wag the Dog
6.9

Wag the Dog

1997 · Comedy

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
5.2

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

1988 · Comedy

Police Academy: Mission to Moscow
4.6

Police Academy: Mission to Moscow

1994 · Comedy

The Way We Were
7.0

The Way We Were

1973 · Drama

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
5.1

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege

1989 · Comedy

Nickelodeon
6.2

Nickelodeon

1976 · Comedy

The Crucible
6.6

The Crucible

1996 · Drama

Altered States
6.7

Altered States

1980 · Horror

The Fantastic Four
4.4

The Fantastic Four

1994 · Action

To Be or Not to Be
6.7

To Be or Not to Be

1983 · Comedy

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
6.7

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

1982 · Comedy

Marooned
6.0

Marooned

1969 · Adventure