George Gaynes
George Gaynes (born George Jongejans; May 16, 1917 – February 15, 2016) was a Russian-born American actor. He is known for his roles as Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy movie series and as Henry Warnimont in Punky Brewster.
George Gaynes | |
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 Gaynes in 1964 | |
| Born | George Jongejans May 16, 1917 |
| Died | February 15, 2016 (aged 98) |
| Nationality | Russian-American |
| Years active | 1940s–2003 |
| Known for | Commandant Eric Lassard in Police Academy movie series |
| Spouse | Allyn Ann McLerie (1953–2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | George Gaye (Uncle) |
Gaynes was born on May 16, 1917 in Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire.[1]His uncle was actor George Gaye. Gaynes married Allyn Ann McLerie in 1953. They have two children.
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