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Les Lye was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on November 18, 1924. Following a stint in the armed forces after high school, he attended the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, and then enrolled in Lorne Greene's Academy of Radio Arts. In 1948, he moved to Ottawa to join Frank Ryan's CFRA team.
As a radio announcer, Les worked with the station's popular groups and was also in demand as an MC at their many live appearances. After heading back to Toronto to work for a short time at CKEY, he returned to Ottawa and CFRA with his alter ego, Abercrombie. Les became one of radio's top personalities before turning to the new medium of television in 1958. His first job, as a co-host on the talk show "Contact", lasted three years.
In 1961, CJOH-TV went on the air with Les as a freelance writer and performer. Meanwhile, local entertainer Bill Luxton was busy with several shows, including a morning magazine. Forming what would become a long-lasting partnership, Les soon began creating comic characters for Bill to interview on his morning show.
When puppeteer John Conway decided to give up hosting the CJOH kids show "Cartoonerville" in 1966, the station's programmers asked Les and Bill to team up and take over. "Uncle Willy & Floyd" was born. Over the years, such personalities as Alanis Morissette, Klea Scott, Bruno Gerussi and Margaret Trudeau, would drop by for surprise guest appearances.
In addition to Luxton, Les has worked with Don Harron, Ruth Buzzi and Orson Bean, and has worked for the CBC, CTV and Global networks. "Uncle Willy & Floyd" ran for 22 years in syndication across Canada, and "You Can't Do That on Television" enjoyed a 10-season run and international acclaim. Among his many accomplishments, Les has appeared in a number of stage shows and was a major contributor to Rich Little's career.
In 2003, Les and Bill were honored with lifetime achievement awards from the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), for their work on "Willy & Floyd." Now retired, Les continues to work as an active member of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and is also writing a book of his memoirs.- Actor
- Writer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Mike MacDonald was born on 21 June 1954 in Metz, Moselle, France. He was an actor and writer, known for The Nutcracker Prince (1990), Chasing Robert (2007) and The Funny Farm (1983). He was married to Bonnie Lee Bayes. He died on 17 March 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Art Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Steve Goldenberg was born on 14 February 1968 in Ontario, Canada. He was an assistant director, known for The House on Tombstone Hill (1989), Top Cop (1990) and Best Shots (1990). He died on 19 January 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Tommy Douglas was born on 20 October 1904 in Falkirk, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for The Great Debate (1974) and 90 Minutes Live (1976). He was married to Irma Dempsey. He died on 24 February 1986 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Lorraine Ansell was born on 20 October 1956 in Essex, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Effect (2021), Undercover Angel (1999) and The Kiss of Debt (2000). She died on 28 November 2005 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Actor
- Composer
- Writer
Popular Christian music artist known both for his own recordings of songs such as "Awesome God" and for his work as a songwriter for other Christian artists, including Amy Grant. The Christian music community mourned his loss when, at the age of 41, he was killed in a car crash in Illinois.- Michael O'Reilly was born on 10 December 1944 in Seaton, Devon, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Commitments (1991), Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension (2002) and Outrage (2003). He was married to Rosemary O'Reilly. He died on 1 June 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Mike Kricfalusi was born on 29 November 1929 in Canada. He was married to Mary Lou Kricfalusi. He died on 7 July 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Born in Newtonbrook, Ontario, Lester Bowles Pearson was the son of Annie Sarah Bowles and Edwin Arthur Pearson. Throughout World War I, Pearson volunteered for service and entered in it. He survived an aeroplane crash and Pearson went by the code name, "Mike".
After World War I, Pearson returned back to school and received his Bachelor of Arts in Toronto in 1919. In 1925, Pearson married Maryon Moody, who was from Winnipeg. Together, they had two children, Geoffrey and Patricia. In 1929, with the Stock Market Crash and Mackenzie King's defeat, Pearson entered his diplomatic career. During World War II, he served in the United Kingdom. After the war, Pearson served as the second Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations.
In 1957, Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Suez Canal Crisis. The following year, he became leader of the Liberal Party, after Louis St. Laurent retired. In 1963, Pearson defeated John Diefenbaker in the 1963 election. Pearson remained Prime Minister until April 20, 1968, when Pierre Trudeau defeated him.
Pearson remained active until he died from cancer on December 27, 1972. He was 75 years old. - John George Diefenbaker was born in Neustadt, Ontario, to William Thomas Diefenbaker and Mary Florence Bannerman. He had one younger brother, Elmer Clive Diefenbaker. Throughout most of his early career, Diefenbaker served in the Canadian Army during World War I, but he left due to injuries. In 1919, Diefenbaker moved to Wakaw, Saskatchewan, although with its population with only 300. In 1929, Diefenbaker married his first wife, Edna Brower. Their marriage lasted for 21 years. Edna died from leukemia on February 7, 1951. Diefenbaker remarried in 1953, to Olive Freeman. Diefenbaker become leader of the Conservative Party, winning on December 14, 1956. The following year, Diefenbaker became Prime Minister of Canada, succeeding Louis St. Laurent. In 1958, Diefenbaker won the election against Lester B. Pearson. But things went downfall for Diefenbaker, because in 1963, the Liberal leader Pearson defeated Conservative leader John George Diefenbaker. Diefenbaker tried again in the 1965 election, but he lost because of Pearson. Diefenbaker remained active throughout the 1970's. His second wife died in 1976. At the age of 83, Diefenbaker ran for public office in Prince Albert. He won the seat, but three months later on August 16, 1979, Diefenbaker died of a heart attack. He was 83 years old.
- Director
- Actor
- Composer
Willie Dunn was born on 14 August 1942 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was a director and actor, known for The Ballad of Crowfoot (1969), Rose's House (1977) and These Are My People... (1969). He was married to Liz Moore. He died on 5 August 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Producer
- Editor
- Director
Nicholas Balla was born in 1918 in Hungary. He was a producer and editor, known for Nahanni (1962), Age of the Buffalo (1964) and Canada Dances (1947). He died on 9 December 2006 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Editorial Department
- Editor
Kevin Kocvar was born on 26 November 1963. He was an editor, known for Atomic Puppet (2016), Hilda (2018) and The Toy Castle (2000). He died on 13 April 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Hossein Hosseinzadeh was born on 13 October 1942 in Tehran, Iran. He was an actor, known for The Lead (1989), The Sultan (1997) and The Blade and the Silk (1987). He died on 5 March 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Cinematographer
- Sound Department
- Editorial Department
Ken Buck was born on 26 January 1944 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a cinematographer, known for Northern Games (1981), Waterwalker (1984) and Path of the Paddle: Quiet Water (1996). He died on 20 February 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Robert Welch was born on 7 April 1939 in Canada. He was an actor, known for The King Chronicle (1988), Francoeur (2003) and Keep It in the Family (1973). He died on 25 November 2020 in Ottawa, Canada.
- Bill Luxton was born in 1927 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Pig and Whistle (1967), Nazareth: Special Features (2010) and Getting Along Famously (2006). He was married to Toots. He died on 13 July 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- FTG Metro was born on 2 March 2001. He was an actor, known for FTG Metro x FTG Reggie: Rainy Days (2019). He died on 8 January 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Les Emmerson was a composer, known for Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), The Ernie Sigley Show (1974) and Fatboy Slim: Don't Let the Man Get You Down (2003). He was married to Monik. He died on 10 December 2021 in Ottawa, Canada.- Sara Lee Stadelman was born on 4 May 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990), The Tale of the Great Bunny (1998) and Mobsters (1997). She died on 9 March 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Geoff Gruson was an actor, known for The Admiral and the Princess (1990). He died on 19 December 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Anna MacCormack was an actress, known for Criminal Law (1988), Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990) and The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987). She died on 31 May 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Yvan Canuel was born on 8 April 1935 in Mont-Joli, Québec, Canada. He was an actor, known for La Florida (1993), J.A. Martin photographe (1977) and L'amour humain (1970). He died on 26 December 1999 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Composer
- Music Department
Eldon Rathburn was born on 21 April 1916 in Queenstown, New Brunswick, Canada. He was a composer, known for Waiting for Caroline (1969), Cold Journey (1975) and Nobody Waved Good-bye (1964). He died on 31 August 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Charlotte Whitton was born on 8 March 1896 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died on 25 January 1975 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Wilfrid Laurier was born on 20 November 1841 in St. Lin, Québec, Canada. He was married to Zoe Lafontaine. He died on 17 February 1919 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Writer
Robert Fleming was born on 12 November 1921 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was a composer and writer, known for The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969), Horizons of Quebec (1952) and L'héritage (1959). He died on 28 November 1976 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Editor
- Producer
- Editorial Department
Edward Le Lorrain was born on 11 June 1931. He was an editor and producer, known for Dark Lullabies (1985), If You Love This Planet (1982) and Dream of a Free Country: A Message from Nicaraguan Women (1984). He was married to Heleen Van Donselaar and Helena. He died on 11 September 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Diana Ayoub was born on 13 March 1939 in Ottawa, Canada. She was married to Pierre Tremblay . She died on 1 December 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Nolan Jennings was born on 6 May 1943. He was an actor, known for Never Talk to Strangers (1995), The Taming of the Shrew (1988) and Avonlea (1990). He died on 21 April 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Actor
- Writer
Henry Comor was born on 28 June 1930 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Festival (1960), The Hill (1960) and Folio (1955). He was married to Edythe French and Jill Showell. He died on 9 March 2002 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Richard Hatfield was born on 9 April 1931 in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. He died on 26 April 1991 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Director
- Actor
- Producer
Frank Badgley was born on 1 January 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He was a director and actor, known for The Royal Visit (1939), The Royal Visit to Canada and the United States of America May 17 - June 15, 1939 (1939) and Lest We Forget (1935). He was married to June Elvidge. He died on 9 September 1955 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- David Kilgour was born on 18 February 1941 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was a writer, known for The Slaughter: An Update (2016), Human Harvest (2014) and Transmission 6-10 (2009). He was married to Laura Scott. He died on 5 April 2022 in Ottawa, Canada.
- Erika Helmke was born on 15 April 1908 in Berlin, Germany. She was an actress, known for The Lake Calls (1933), Träumerei (1944) and Wenn Männer verreisen (1940). She died on 26 November 2002 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Music Department
Derek Holman was born on 16 May 1931 in Cornwall, England, UK. He is known for The Wars (1983). He was married to Margaret. He died on 20 May 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Composer
- Soundtrack
Dick Maloney was born on 17 March 1933. He was a composer, known for Two's a Mob (1998) and Miss Castaway and the Island Girls (2004). He died on 19 August 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Composer
- Music Department
- Sound Department
Larry Crosley was born on 19 May 1932 in Oaklandon, Indiana, USA. He was a composer, known for R.C.M.P. (1959), Singlehanders (1982) and The Man Who Skied Down Everest (1975). He died on 24 January 1998 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- John Sheardown was born on 11 October 1924 in Sandwich, Ontario, Canada. He was married to Zena Sheardown. He died on 30 December 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Al Bender died on 1 March 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Stevie Wise was born in 1934 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for Wojeck (1966), Festival (1960) and Police Surgeon (1971). She was married to William Francis Hare and Hugh Currie. She died on 22 August 2006 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Eugene Forsey was born on 28 May 1904 in Grand Bank, Newfoundland, Canada. He died on 20 February 1991 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Graham Spry was born on 20 February 1900 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. He was married to Irene Mary Biss. He died on 24 November 1983 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Jean-Luc Pépin was born on 1 November 1924 in Drummondville, Québec, Canada. He was a writer, known for Les administrateurs (1961), Cyrias Ouellet homme de science (1960) and On est au coton (1970). He died on 7 September 1995 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Tim Ralfe was born on 27 October 1938 in Shanghai, China. He died on 27 October 2000 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Aline Van Dine was born on 8 December 1919 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was an actress, known for The Gunrunner (1989), Shoestring Theatre (1959) and Crabapple Jelly (1995). She was married to Robert. She died on 26 May 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Gord Brown died on 2 May 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Ray Hnatyshyn was born on 16 March 1934 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was married to Gerda Nygaard Andreasen. He died on 18 December 2002 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Claude Savoie died on 21 December 1992 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Jack Curran was born on 11 November 1932 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He was an actor, known for Killing 'em Softly (1982), Shoestring Theatre (1959) and Dorchester Theatre (1957). He died on 9 July 2003 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.