Gordon Pinsent

Gordon Edward Pinsent, CC, FRSC (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, screenwriter, director and playwright. He was known for his roles in numerous productions, including "Away from Her", "The Rowdyman", "John and the Missus", "A Gift to Last", "Due South", "The Red Green Show" and "Quentin Durgens, M.P." He was the voice of Babar the elephant in television and film from 1989 to early 2015.
Pinsent died in his sleep on February 25, 2023, at age 92.