From Bill Brioux of Brioux.tv:
Link: Earl Pomerantz 1945 – 2020
The Emmy award winner got his first TV writing gig on his older brother Hart Pomerantz’s CBC comedy/variety series The Hart & Lorne Terrific Hour (1970 – ’72). This was the place where Lorne Michaels learned how to craft a sketch comedy series. There are many wonderful moments that still hold up on that series and it should be accessible to all in this age of Peak TV. Continue reading.Â
From Jacob Lorinc of the Toronto Star:
Link: Canadian actor Sean McCann dies at 83
Sean McCann, an award-winning actor known for his role on the Canadian TV series Night Heat, died on Thursday. He was 83.
A prolific character actor, McCann performed in hundreds of productions, ranging from a Canadian politician in The King Chronicle (1988) to an animated bear in TV series Little Bear (1995-2003). Continue reading.
From Rafael Antonio Pineda of Anime News Network:
Link: Voice actor Denis Akiyama passes away at 66
Actor and voice actor Denis Akiyama passed away on Thursday, June 28. He was 66.
Visitations will be held at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre in Toronto, Ontario on July 4 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. His funeral will take place on July 5 at 1:00 p.m. A memorial website has been set up for memorial testimonies, photos, and information on Akiyama’s funeral service. Continue reading.
From the Canadian Press:
Link: Canadian actor Daniel Pilon dies at 77 after lengthy illness, talent agency says
Canadian actor Daniel Pilon, whose film and television career spanned nearly 50 years, has died following a lengthy illness. He was 77.
The actor known internationally for his role as Renaldo Marchetta in the American TV soap “Dallas,†died Tuesday in hospital surrounded by family, his talent agency said in a statement. Continue reading.
From Victoria Ahearn of the Toronto Star:
Link: Geralyn Wraith was makeup artist – and friend and confessor – to Canadian stars
To many in the Canadian film and TV industry, makeup artist Geralyn Wraith was like a beloved member of the family, a close friend and a psychologist.
The Saskatoon native, who died Friday, helped craft the look of major characters on shows including The Kids in the Hall and Kim’s Convenience, and forged strong bonds with on-air talent through a compassionate demeanour that made them open up to her in the makeup chair. Continue reading.
