George Gaynes

Biography

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.

Known For

Career Timeline

195519621969197619831990199720042009
  1. 2009
    Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  2. 2003
    Just Married

    Father Robert • Acting

  3. 1997
    Wag the Dog

    Senator Nole • Acting

  4. 1996
    The Crucible

    Judge Samuel Sewall • Acting

  5. 1994
    Police Academy: Mission to Moscow

    Commandant Lassard • Acting

  6. 1994
    The Fantastic Four

    Professor • Acting

  7. 1994
    Vanya on 42nd Street

    Serybryakov • Acting

  8. 1993
    Stepmonster

    Norman • Acting

George Gaynes - Aperture