George Gaynes
Actor

George Gaynes

George Gaynes is credited on 29 movies and 27 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for Police Academy, Tootsie and Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.

Born May 16, 1917 in Helsinki, Finland; died February 15, 2016.

Filmography · 56 titles

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About George Gaynes

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.

Biography from TMDB, written by its community.

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