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George Gaynes
Born 1917-05-16Helsinki, Finland
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Musical Mel: Inventing The InquisitionSelf (archive footage)Just MarriedFather RobertWag the DogSenator NoleThe CrucibleJudge Samuel SewallVanya on 42nd StreetSerybryakovPolice Academy: Mission to MoscowCommandant LassardThe Fantastic FourProfessorStepmonsterNormanPolice Academy 6: City Under SiegeLassardPolice Academy 5: Assignment Miami BeachLassardA Taxi Driver in New Yorkl'ammiraglioPolice Academy 4: Citizens on PatrolCommandant LassardTernoseccoDon SalvatorePolice Academy 3: Back in TrainingCommandant LassardPolice Academy 2: Their First AssignmentCommandant LassardMicki & MaudeDr. Eugene GlztszkiIt Came Upon the Midnight ClearArch AngelMom's on StrikeThe CommanderPolice AcademyCommandant LassardTo Be or Not to BeRavitchI'm Going to Be FamousRoleTootsieJohn Van HornDead Men Don't Wear PlaidDr. ForrestEvita PeronEvita's Doctor