Portrait of George Gaynes

George Gaynes

Bio: George Gaynes (1917–2016) is a Finnish-born American actor of stage, screen and television. He may be best-known as Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy film series, and to television fans as Henry Warnimont on Punky Brewster
Born: Wed, May 16 1917
Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland

Death: Mon, Feb 15 2016
George Gaynes is 98 years old
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Poster of Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
George Gaynes was
92 in Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of Just Married
Just Married
George Gaynes was
85 in Just Married
as 'Father Robert'.
Wed, Jan 08 2003
Poster of Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog
George Gaynes was
80 in Wag the Dog
as 'Senator Nole'.
Thu, Dec 25 1997
Poster of The Crucible
The Crucible
George Gaynes was
79 in The Crucible
as 'Judge Samuel Sewall'.
Wed, Nov 27 1996
Poster of Vanya on 42nd Street
Vanya on 42nd Street
George Gaynes was
77 in Vanya on 42nd Street
as 'Serybryakov'.
Wed, Oct 19 1994
Poster of Police Academy: Mission to Moscow
Police Academy: Mission to Moscow
George Gaynes was
77 in Police Academy: Mission to Moscow
as 'Commandant Lassard'.
Thu, Jun 09 1994
Poster of The Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four
George Gaynes was
77 in The Fantastic Four
as 'Professor'.
Tue, May 31 1994
Poster of Stepmonster
Stepmonster
George Gaynes was
75 in Stepmonster
as 'Norman'.
Wed, Feb 24 1993
Poster of Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
George Gaynes was
71 in Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
as 'Lassard'.
Thu, Mar 09 1989
Poster of Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
George Gaynes was
70 in Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
as 'Lassard'.
Thu, Mar 17 1988
Poster of A Taxi Driver in New York
A Taxi Driver in New York
George Gaynes was
70 in A Taxi Driver in New York
as 'l'ammiraglio'.
Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
George Gaynes was
69 in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
as 'Commandant Lassard'.
Thu, Apr 02 1987
Poster of Ternosecco
Ternosecco
George Gaynes was
69 in Ternosecco
as 'Don Salvatore'.
Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
George Gaynes was
68 in Police Academy 3: Back in Training
as 'Commandant Lassard'.
Thu, Mar 20 1986
Poster of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
George Gaynes was
67 in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
as 'Commandant Lassard'.
Thu, Mar 28 1985
Poster of Micki + Maude
Micki + Maude
George Gaynes was
67 in Micki + Maude
as 'Dr. Eugene Glztszki'.
Fri, Dec 21 1984
Poster of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
George Gaynes was
67 in It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
as 'Arch Angel'.
Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of Mom's On Strike
Mom's On Strike
George Gaynes was
67 in Mom's On Strike
as 'The Commander'.
Wed, Nov 14 1984
Poster of Police Academy
Police Academy
George Gaynes was
66 in Police Academy
as 'Commandant Lassard'.
Thu, Mar 22 1984
Poster of To Be or Not to Be
To Be or Not to Be
George Gaynes was
66 in To Be or Not to Be
as 'Ravitch'.
Fri, Dec 16 1983
Poster of I'm Going to Be Famous
I'm Going to Be Famous
George Gaynes was
65 in I'm Going to Be Famous
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Tootsie
Tootsie
George Gaynes was
65 in Tootsie
as 'John Van Horn'.
Fri, Dec 17 1982
Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
George Gaynes was
65 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
as 'Dr. Forrest'.
Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Evita Peron
Evita Peron
George Gaynes was
63 in Evita Peron
as 'Evita's Doctor'.
Mon, Feb 23 1981
Poster of Altered States
Altered States
George Gaynes was
63 in Altered States
as 'Dr. Wissenschaft'.
Thu, Dec 25 1980
Poster of Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
George Gaynes was
62 in Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
as 'Wiley'.
Wed, Sep 05 1979
Poster of The Girl in the Empty Grave
The Girl in the Empty Grave
George Gaynes was
60 in The Girl in the Empty Grave
as 'David Alden'.
Tue, Sep 20 1977
Poster of Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon
George Gaynes was
59 in Nickelodeon
as 'Reginald Kingsley'.
Tue, Dec 21 1976
Poster of The Flying Misfits
The Flying Misfits
George Gaynes was
59 in The Flying Misfits
as 'Maj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault'.
Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
George Gaynes was
59 in Woman of the Year
as 'Harding'.
Wed, Jul 28 1976
Poster of Song of the Succubus
Song of the Succubus
George Gaynes was
57 in Song of the Succubus
as 'C.J. Meredith'.
Fri, Mar 07 1975
Poster of Trilogy of Terror
Trilogy of Terror
George Gaynes was
57 in Trilogy of Terror
as 'Dr. Chester Ramsey'.
Tue, Mar 04 1975
Poster of The Way We Were
The Way We Were
George Gaynes was
56 in The Way We Were
as 'El Morocco Captain'.
Wed, Oct 17 1973
Poster of Slaughter's Big Rip Off
Slaughter's Big Rip Off
George Gaynes was
56 in Slaughter's Big Rip Off
as 'Warren'.
Fri, Aug 31 1973
Poster of The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
George Gaynes was
56 in The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
as 'Dr Marderosian'.
Wed, Aug 01 1973
Poster of Doctors' Wives
Doctors' Wives
George Gaynes was
53 in Doctors' Wives
as 'Paul McGill'.
Wed, Feb 03 1971
Poster of Marooned
Marooned
George Gaynes was
52 in Marooned
as 'Mission Director'.
Thu, Dec 11 1969
Poster of The Group
The Group
George Gaynes was
48 in The Group
as 'Brook Latham'.
Fri, Mar 04 1966
Poster of Joy House
Joy House
George Gaynes was
47 in Joy House
Fri, Jun 12 1964
Poster of One Touch of Venus
One Touch of Venus
George Gaynes was
38 in One Touch of Venus
as 'Whitelaw Savory'.
Sat, Aug 27 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Police Academy: The Series
Police Academy: The Series
George Gaynes was
80+ in Police Academy: The Series
as 'Commandant Eric Lassard'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1997
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
George Gaynes was
77+ in Sliders
as 'Old Quinn Mallory'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
George Gaynes was
77+ in Chicago Hope
as 'Brook Austin'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Hearts Afire
Hearts Afire
George Gaynes was
75+ in Hearts Afire
as 'Senator Strobe Smithers'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992
Poster of Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
George Gaynes was
73+ in Dinosaurs
as 'Elder in Chief (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of The New Lassie
The New Lassie
George Gaynes was
72+ in The New Lassie
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1989
Poster of The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
George Gaynes was
70+ in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
as 'Arthur Feldman'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1987
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
George Gaynes was
68+ in Matlock
as 'Judge Hollis D. Dunaway'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of It's Punky Brewster
It's Punky Brewster
George Gaynes was
68+ in It's Punky Brewster
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster
George Gaynes was
67+ in Punky Brewster
as 'Henry Warnimont'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Blue Thunder
Blue Thunder
George Gaynes was
66+ in Blue Thunder
as 'Dr. Willi Von Hartig'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 1984
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
George Gaynes was
65+ in Cheers
as 'Malcolm Kramer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
George Gaynes was
65+ in Hotel
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Scruples
Scruples
George Gaynes was
62+ in Scruples
as 'John Prince'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1980
Poster of Stockard Channing: In Just Friends
Stockard Channing: In Just Friends
George Gaynes was
61+ in Stockard Channing: In Just Friends
as 'Rock La Rue'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 04 1979
Poster of WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
George Gaynes was
61+ in WKRP in Cincinnati
as 'Henri'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978
Poster of Carter Country
Carter Country
George Gaynes was
60+ in Carter Country
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
George Gaynes was
59+ in Quincy, M.E.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
George Gaynes was
59+ in Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
as 'Max Vincent'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of Baa Baa Black Sheep
Baa Baa Black Sheep
George Gaynes was
59+ in Baa Baa Black Sheep
as 'Claire Lee Chennault'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of Delvecchio
Delvecchio
George Gaynes was
59+ in Delvecchio
as 'Commissioner Schaub'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 1976
Poster of The Quest
The Quest
George Gaynes was
58+ in The Quest
First Air Date
Thu, May 13 1976
Poster of City of Angels
City of Angels
George Gaynes was
58+ in City of Angels
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 1976
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
George Gaynes was
56+ in The Six Million Dollar Man
as 'General Wiley'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of Search
Search
George Gaynes was
55+ in Search
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife
George Gaynes was
54+ in McMillan & Wife
as 'Burton Rhoner'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
George Gaynes was
54+ in Columbo
as 'Everett, Frenchman'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
George Gaynes was
54+ in Cannon
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
George Gaynes was
52+ in McCloud
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
George Gaynes was
51+ in Hawaii Five-O
as 'Thurman Elliott'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
George Gaynes was
50+ in Mannix
as 'Professor Brendan'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
George Gaynes was
49+ in Mission: Impossible
as 'Dr. Paul van Bergner'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
George Gaynes was
48+ in Hogan's Heroes
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
George Gaynes was
46+ in The Patty Duke Show
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of The Gallant Men
The Gallant Men
George Gaynes was
45+ in The Gallant Men
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
George Gaynes was
45+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as 'Mr. Campbell'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
George Gaynes was
42+ in Bonanza
as 'Senator Purdy'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
George Gaynes was
38+ in Cheyenne
as 'Rod Delaplane'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955