John Neville Biography

Fast Facts

• Received the Member of the Order of Canada award in 2006 for his contributions to Canadian Theater and Drama
• Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and became an Associate Memeber
• Served as artistic director of the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada from 1984 to 1989
• Awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1965 Queen's Honours List for his services to drama
• Was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role at the 1999 Gemini Awards for his performance in the film "Emily of New Moon․"
• Quote: "(On audiences) "What I like and love about them is their trust in me․""
• Quote: "(On live theatre) "It is solace, a cure for loneliness, a gathering together in the name of mankind․ It is men speaking to men, a great laugh spreader․ It is love in action․""