Jonathan Crombie

Birth Name:

Jonathan David Crombie

Birth Place:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Actor, Writer, Director, Producer

Was the son of David Crombie, mayor of Toronto from 1972 to 1978 who also served in the Canadian Parliament
Was discovered by casting director Diane Polley in a high school performance of "The Wizard of Oz" when he was 17
Made his Broadway debut in a production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2007
Best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in the mini-series "Anne of Green Gables․"
Was very passionate about improv and sketch comedy and was featured with his sketch troupe in the TV series "Comedy Now!" in 1998

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