George Gaynes - Famous Singer

George Gaynes Net Worth

$5,000,000

George Gaynes, famously known for his work in the ‘Police Academy’ films and several TV series, had a net worth of $5 million at the time of his death in 2016. His successful career in music and acting landed him many roles including Commandant Eric Lassard in the ‘Police Academy’ series, and appearances on ‘Hogan’s Heroes’, ‘Columbo’, and ‘Cheers’, among others.

Key facts:

The key facts about George Gaynes are:
  • He was an accomplished musician and actor from the United States.
  • He became famous for his work in the 'Police Academy' films and a number of popular TV series from the 196s to the 198s.
  • Gaynes performed in a variety of French and Italian operas before World War II and later became a Broadway sensation during the 194s and 195s.
  • His many on-screen appearances include the films 'Wag the Dog,' 'Just Married,' and 'The Fantastic Four,' as well as 'Punky Brewster, 'Columbo', and Cheers.
  • George Gaynes directed several episodes of the beloved sitcom 'WKRP in Cincinnati.'

Basic Information About George Gaynes

CategoryCelebrities β€Ί Actors
ProfessionsActor, Singer
Net worth$5,000,000
Date of birth1917-05-16
Place of birthHelsinki
Date of death2016-02-15 (aged 98)
NationalityUnited States of America
Curiosities and TrademarksDeep grumpy commanding voice
Deadpan expressions
SpouseAllyn Ann McLerie - (20 DecemberΒ 1953 - 15 FebruaryΒ 2016)Β (his death)Β (2 children)
GenderMale
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Social Mediaβ†—οΈŽ Wikipedia β†—οΈŽ IMDb

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George Gaynes roles

Movie / Series Role
Police AcademyCommandant Lassard
Police Academy 2: Their First AssignmentCommandant Lassard
Police Academy 4: Citizens on PatrolCommandant Lassard
Police Academy: Mission to MoscowCommandant Lassard
TootsieJohn Van Horn
The Way We WereEl Morocco Captain
Just MarriedFather Robert
The CrucibleJudge Samuel Sewall
Altered StatesDr. Wissenschaft
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami BeachLassard
Wag the DogSenator Nole
Police Academy 3: Back in TrainingComdt. Lassard
The Fantastic FourProfessor
MaroonedMission Director
WKRP in CincinnatiDirector
WKRP in CincinnatiHenri 1 episode, 1979
DinosaursElder in Chief 1 episode, 1992
Mission: ImpossibleDr. Paul van Bergner 1 episode, 1968
MannixProfessor Brendan 1 episode, 1968
ColumboEverett / ... 2 episodes, 1972-1973
Police Academy: The SeriesCommandant Eric Lassard 1 episode, 1998
Hearts AfireSenator Strobe Smithers 23 episodes, 1992-1993
Chicago HopeBrook Austin 3 episodes, 1996
Baa Baa Black SheepMaj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault 1 episode, 1976
The Alfred Hitchcock HourMr. Campbell - Bank Manager 1 episode, 1962
Hogan's HeroesGeneral 1 episode, 1971
The New LassieMr. Ogilvy 1 episode, 1989
MatlockJudge Hollis D. Dunaway 2 episodes, 1987
The QuestGorham 1 episode, 1976
CannonEdward Foxworth 1 episode, 1974
Hawaii Five-OThurman Elliott 1 episode, 1970

Interesting Facts about George Gaynes

  1. Nephew of actor Gregory Gaye.
  2. Son of Iya Abdy (also known as Lady Abdy Jongejans).
  3. Accomplished Broadway musical comedy performer, best remembered as Bob Baker in the original production of "Wonderful Town" (1953).
  4. Appeared in all seven Police Academy movies.
  5. Credited Jacques Tati as being a major influence on him as a comedic actor.
  6. His wife, Allyn Ann McLerie, guest-starred as his love interest on his television series, Punky Brewster (1984).
  7. Studied opera in Milan, Italy.
  8. Spoke seven different languages.
  9. Best known by the public for his starring roles as Henry Warnimont on Punky Brewster (1984) and as Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy (1984) movies.
  10. After appearing in Just Married (2003), he retired from acting in 2003, at age 86.
  11. Friends with: Anna Lee, Susie Garrett, Blair Brown, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Conrad, Charles Durning, Kim Cattrall, Barry Sullivan, Peter Falk, Gene Hackman, Gordon Jump, John Ritter, Richard Mulligan, Tony Randall, Jack Klugman and his wife Allyn Ann McLerie.
  12. Was a Democrat.
  13. His second wife Allyn Ann McLerie was born in Canada.
  14. His uncle, Gregory Gaye, died in 1993. He lived to be 92.
  15. His great-grandchild, Portia, was born in 2012.
  16. His father, Gerrit Jongejans, was a Dutch businessman. His mother, Iya Grigorievna De Gay (Lady Iya Abdy), was of mostly Russian ancestry, with smaller amounts of Polish and French roots.
  17. Before he was a film and television actor, he was a singer and established Broadway actor.
  18. Grandfather of Nicole Falcone Stryjak.
  19. Met actress/dancer, Allyn Ann McLerie, in New York City, where they were both performing on Broadway in 1952.
  20. Gaynes and wife Allyn Ann McLerie moved from Los Angeles County to Santa Barbara in 1989.

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