George Gaynes
Born: 1917-05-16
Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland
Biography
George Gaynes (May 16, 1917 – February 15, 2016) was a Finnish-born American actor of stage, screen and television. He is best known for his role of Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy film series, and as Henry Warnimont on the television series Punky Brewster.
Known For
Police Academy
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Tootsie
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Just Married
The Way We Were
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Altered States
Wag the Dog
Top Movie Credits
Police Academy
Commandant Lassard
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Commandant Lassard
Tootsie
John Van Horn
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Commandant Lassard
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Commandant Lassard
Just Married
Father Robert
The Way We Were
El Morocco Captain
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dr. Forrest
Altered States
Dr. Wissenschaft
Wag the Dog
Senator Nole