GEORGE GAYNES
George Gaynes
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: May 16, 1917
Deathday: February 15, 2016
Place of Birth: Helsinki, 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.
Filmography
Starring
Self (archive footage)
2003·
Just MarriedFather Robert
Commandant Eric Lassard
1997·
Wag the DogSenator Nole
1996·
The CrucibleJudge Samuel Sewall
1995·
SlidersOld Quinn Mallory
1994·
Chicago HopeBrook Austin
1994·
Vanya on 42nd StreetSerybryakov
Commandant Lassard
1994·
The Fantastic FourProfessor
1993·
StepmonsterNorman
1992·
Hearts AfireSenator Strobe Smithers
1991·
DinosaursElder in Chief (voice)
1989·
The New LassieLassard
Lassard
Arthur Feldman
Commandant Lassard
1987·
TernoseccoDon Salvatore
l'ammiraglio
1986·
MatlockJudge Hollis D. Dunaway
Commandant Lassard
1985·
It's Punky BrewsterCommandant Lassard
1984·
Punky BrewsterHenry Warnimont
1984·
Blue ThunderDr. Willi Von Hartig
1984·
Mom's On StrikeThe Commander
Arch Angel
1984·
Micki & MaudeDr. Eugene Glztszki
1984·
Police AcademyCommandant Lassard
1983·
To Be or Not to BeRavitch
1982·
CheersMalcolm Kramer
1982·
Hotel1982·
TootsieJohn Van Horn
Dr. Forrest
1981·
Evita PeronEvita's Doctor
1980·
ScruplesJohn Prince
1980·
Altered StatesDr. Wissenschaft
Wiley, Wiley
1979·
Just FriendsRock La Rue
1978·
WKRP in CincinnatiHenri
1977·
Carter CountryDavid Alden
1976·
DelvecchioCommissioner Schaub
1976·
Baa Baa Black SheepClaire Lee Chennault
Max Vincent
1976·
City of Angels1976·
The Quest1976·
Quincy, M.E.1976·
The Flying MisfitsMaj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault
1976·
Woman of the YearHarding
1976·
NickelodeonReginald Kingsley
1975·
Song of the SuccubusC.J. Meredith
1975·
Trilogy of TerrorDr. Chester Ramsey
General Wiley
Dr Marderosian
Warren
1973·
The Way We WereEl Morocco Captain
1972·
Search1971·
ColumboFrenchman, Everett
1971·
McMillan & WifeBurton Rhoner
1971·
Cannon1971·
Doctors' WivesPaul McGill
1970·
McCloud1969·
MaroonedMission Director
1968·
Hawaii Five-OThurman Elliott
1967·
MannixProfessor Brendan
1966·
Mission: ImpossibleDr. Paul van Bergner
1966·
The GroupBrook Latham
1965·
Hogan's Heroes1964·
Joy House1963·
The Patty Duke Show1963·
PT 109PT Flotilla Captain (uncredited)
Mr. Campbell
1962·
The Gallant Men1959·
Hawaiian EyeRoger Korvin
1959·
BonanzaSenator Purdy
1955·
CheyenneRod Delaplane
1955·
One Touch of VenusWhitelaw Savory
Production
1978·
WKRP in CincinnatiDirector