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Ron White (actor)

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Ron White
2017
Born(1953-06-09)June 9, 1953
OccupationActor
Years active1979–2018
SpouseLisa Robertson
Children1

Ron White (June 9, 1953 – April 4, 2018[1]) was a Canadian film and television actor. During his career, he was nominated for two Genie Awards and six Gemini Awards.

Career

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Born in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, White had an extensive career. Some of his most notable television roles included Conrad Peters in Tom Stone[2] and Donny Caswell in Black Harbour.[2] He had performed in television movies such as Another Country,[2] Trudeau[2] and The Arrow.[2]

Selected filmography

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Film

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Television

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Videogames

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1989 10th Genie Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Cowboys Don't Cry Nominated
1992 6th Gemini Awards Best Guest Performance in a Series by an Actor or Actress Mom P.I. Nominated
1994 8th Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Manic Nominated
1996 17th Genie Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Screamers Nominated
1998 12th Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series The Arrow Nominated
2001 16th Gemini Awards Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story Nominated
2002 17th Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Tagged: The Jonathan Wamback Story Nominated
2009 24th Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role The Line Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Ron White, obituary
  2. ^ a b c d e "North of 60 Interview: Ron White". www.wintertime.com. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
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