GEORGE GAYNES

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)
Father Robert
Commandant Eric Lassard
Senator Nole
Judge Samuel Sewall
1995·
Sliders
Old Quinn Mallory
Brook Austin
Serybryakov
Commandant Lassard
Professor
Norman
Senator Strobe Smithers
1991·
Dinosaurs
Elder in Chief (voice)
Commandant Lassard
Don Salvatore
l'ammiraglio
1986·
Matlock
Judge Hollis D. Dunaway
Commandant Lassard
Henry Warnimont
Dr. Willi Von Hartig
The Commander
Dr. Eugene Glztszki
Commandant Lassard
Ravitch
1982·
Cheers
Malcolm Kramer
1982·
Hotel
1982·
Tootsie
John Van Horn
Dr. Forrest
Evita's Doctor
1980·
Scruples
John Prince
Dr. Wissenschaft
Wiley, Wiley
Rock La Rue
Commissioner Schaub
Claire Lee Chennault
1976·
The Quest
Maj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault
Harding
Reginald Kingsley
C.J. Meredith
Dr. Chester Ramsey
General Wiley
Dr Marderosian
El Morocco Captain
1972·
Search
1971·
Columbo
Frenchman, Everett
Burton Rhoner
1971·
Cannon
Paul McGill
1970·
McCloud
1969·
Marooned
Mission Director
Thurman Elliott
1967·
Mannix
Professor Brendan
Dr. Paul van Bergner
1966·
The Group
Brook Latham
1964·
Joy House
1963·
PT 109
PT Flotilla Captain (uncredited)
Mr. Campbell
Roger Korvin
1959·
Bonanza
Senator Purdy
1955·
Cheyenne
Rod Delaplane
Whitelaw Savory

Production

Director