Gordon Pinsent (July 12, 1930 - February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, writer and director whose television career began in 1960. In 1966 he became well known across Canada for his acting in Quentin Durgens, M.P. In 1969, he began to act in the United States. He was also well known for his roles in Away from Her, The Rowdyman, John and the Missus, A Gift to Last, Due South, and The Red Green Show.
He was the voice of Babar the Elephant in television and film from 1989 to 2015. In the Hogan's Heroes episode The Dropouts, he played the defecting SS Captain Steiner in straight style.
Pinsent diversified his career in later years as a director and writer while he continued to act onscreen and provide voices for animated cartoon characters. Pinsent married actress Charmion King in 1962. They remained together until her death in 2007. Their daughter, Leah Pinsent, is also an actress. Pinsent also had two children from a previous marriage.
Pinsent died in his sleep on February 25, 2023, at the age of 92.