George Gaynes

Birth Name:

George Jongejans

Birth Place:

Helsinki, Finland

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

As a trained opera singer, he performed in Italian, French and American operas
Had cited actor Jaques Tati as inspiration for his comedic-acting style
He was known for portraying Commandant Eric Lassard in the "Police Academy" films
Performed in several Broadway musicals, including the original production of "Wonderful Town․"
During the Second World War, he served in the British and Dutch navies

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