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Les Lye was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on November 18, 1924. Following a stint in the armed forces after high school, he attended the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, and then enrolled in Lorne Greene's Academy of Radio Arts. In 1948, he moved to Ottawa to join Frank Ryan's CFRA team.
As a radio announcer, Les worked with the station's popular groups and was also in demand as an MC at their many live appearances. After heading back to Toronto to work for a short time at CKEY, he returned to Ottawa and CFRA with his alter ego, Abercrombie. Les became one of radio's top personalities before turning to the new medium of television in 1958. His first job, as a co-host on the talk show "Contact", lasted three years.
In 1961, CJOH-TV went on the air with Les as a freelance writer and performer. Meanwhile, local entertainer Bill Luxton was busy with several shows, including a morning magazine. Forming what would become a long-lasting partnership, Les soon began creating comic characters for Bill to interview on his morning show.
When puppeteer John Conway decided to give up hosting the CJOH kids show "Cartoonerville" in 1966, the station's programmers asked Les and Bill to team up and take over. "Uncle Willy & Floyd" was born. Over the years, such personalities as Alanis Morissette, Klea Scott, Bruno Gerussi and Margaret Trudeau, would drop by for surprise guest appearances.
In addition to Luxton, Les has worked with Don Harron, Ruth Buzzi and Orson Bean, and has worked for the CBC, CTV and Global networks. "Uncle Willy & Floyd" ran for 22 years in syndication across Canada, and "You Can't Do That on Television" enjoyed a 10-season run and international acclaim. Among his many accomplishments, Les has appeared in a number of stage shows and was a major contributor to Rich Little's career.
In 2003, Les and Bill were honored with lifetime achievement awards from the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), for their work on "Willy & Floyd." Now retired, Les continues to work as an active member of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and is also writing a book of his memoirs.- Tommy Douglas was born on 20 October 1904 in Falkirk, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for The Great Debate (1974) and 90 Minutes Live (1976). He was married to Irma Dempsey. He died on 24 February 1986 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Actor
- Writer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Mike MacDonald was born on 21 June 1954 in Metz, Moselle, France. He was an actor and writer, known for The Nutcracker Prince (1990), Chasing Robert (2007) and The Funny Farm (1983). He was married to Bonnie Lee Bayes. He died on 17 March 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Lorraine Ansell was born on 20 October 1956 in Essex, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Effect (2021), Undercover Angel (1999) and The Kiss of Debt (2000). She died on 28 November 2005 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Michael O'Reilly was born on 10 December 1944 in Seaton, Devon, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Commitments (1991), Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension (2002) and Outrage (2003). He was married to Rosemary O'Reilly. He died on 1 June 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Art Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Steve Goldenberg was born on 14 February 1968 in Ontario, Canada. He was an assistant director, known for The House on Tombstone Hill (1989), Top Cop (1990) and Best Shots (1990). He died on 19 January 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Actor
- Composer
- Writer
Popular Christian music artist known both for his own recordings of songs such as "Awesome God" and for his work as a songwriter for other Christian artists, including Amy Grant. The Christian music community mourned his loss when, at the age of 41, he was killed in a car crash in Illinois.- Mike Kricfalusi was born on 29 November 1929 in Canada. He was married to Mary Lou Kricfalusi. He died on 7 July 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Sara Lee Stadelman was born on 4 May 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990), The Tale of the Great Bunny (1998) and Mobsters (1997). She died on 9 March 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Born in Newtonbrook, Ontario, Lester Bowles Pearson was the son of Annie Sarah Bowles and Edwin Arthur Pearson. Throughout World War I, Pearson volunteered for service and entered in it. He survived an aeroplane crash and Pearson went by the code name, "Mike".
After World War I, Pearson returned back to school and received his Bachelor of Arts in Toronto in 1919. In 1925, Pearson married Maryon Moody, who was from Winnipeg. Together, they had two children, Geoffrey and Patricia. In 1929, with the Stock Market Crash and Mackenzie King's defeat, Pearson entered his diplomatic career. During World War II, he served in the United Kingdom. After the war, Pearson served as the second Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations.
In 1957, Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Suez Canal Crisis. The following year, he became leader of the Liberal Party, after Louis St. Laurent retired. In 1963, Pearson defeated John Diefenbaker in the 1963 election. Pearson remained Prime Minister until April 20, 1968, when Pierre Trudeau defeated him.
Pearson remained active until he died from cancer on December 27, 1972. He was 75 years old. - Anna MacCormack was an actress, known for Criminal Law (1988), Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990) and The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987). She died on 31 May 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- John George Diefenbaker was born in Neustadt, Ontario, to William Thomas Diefenbaker and Mary Florence Bannerman. He had one younger brother, Elmer Clive Diefenbaker. Throughout most of his early career, Diefenbaker served in the Canadian Army during World War I, but he left due to injuries. In 1919, Diefenbaker moved to Wakaw, Saskatchewan, although with its population with only 300. In 1929, Diefenbaker married his first wife, Edna Brower. Their marriage lasted for 21 years. Edna died from leukemia on February 7, 1951. Diefenbaker remarried in 1953, to Olive Freeman. Diefenbaker become leader of the Conservative Party, winning on December 14, 1956. The following year, Diefenbaker became Prime Minister of Canada, succeeding Louis St. Laurent. In 1958, Diefenbaker won the election against Lester B. Pearson. But things went downfall for Diefenbaker, because in 1963, the Liberal leader Pearson defeated Conservative leader John George Diefenbaker. Diefenbaker tried again in the 1965 election, but he lost because of Pearson. Diefenbaker remained active throughout the 1970's. His second wife died in 1976. At the age of 83, Diefenbaker ran for public office in Prince Albert. He won the seat, but three months later on August 16, 1979, Diefenbaker died of a heart attack. He was 83 years old.
- Director
- Actor
- Composer
Willie Dunn was born on 14 August 1942 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was a director and actor, known for The Ballad of Crowfoot (1969), Rose's House (1977) and These Are My People... (1969). He was married to Liz Moore. He died on 5 August 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Yvan Canuel was born on 8 April 1935 in Mont-Joli, Québec, Canada. He was an actor, known for La Florida (1993), J.A. Martin photographe (1977) and L'amour humain (1970). He died on 26 December 1999 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Editorial Department
- Editor
Kevin Kocvar was born on 26 November 1963. He was an editor, known for Atomic Puppet (2016), Hilda (2018) and The Toy Castle (2000). He died on 13 April 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Camera and Electrical Department
Carolyn Gardner was born on 22 January 1966 in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. She is known for Laugh it Up, Chicago! (2022) and 72 Hours: True Crime (2003). She died on 16 February 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Composer
- Soundtrack
Les Emmerson was a composer, known for Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), The Ernie Sigley Show (1974) and Fatboy Slim: Don't Let the Man Get You Down (2003). He was married to Monik. He died on 10 December 2021 in Ottawa, Canada.- Bernard McManus was born on 28 August 1915 in Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for R.C.M.P. (1959), Shoestring Theatre (1959) and The Ballot-o-Maniac (1953). He died on 9 June 1994 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Richard Rutherford was an actor, known for Bitter Weird (1964). He died on 15 April 2022 in Ottawa, Canada.
- Erika Helmke was born on 15 April 1908 in Berlin, Germany. She was an actress, known for The Lake Calls (1933), Träumerei (1944) and Wenn Männer verreisen (1940). She died on 26 November 2002 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- George Springate was born on 12 May 1938 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was an actor, known for The Last Straw (1987) and ESPN SportsCentury (1999). He was married to Judy Gill. He died on 21 November 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Cinematographer
- Sound Department
- Editorial Department
Ken Buck was born on 26 January 1944 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a cinematographer, known for Northern Games (1981), Waterwalker (1984) and Path of the Paddle: Quiet Water (1996). He died on 20 February 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Producer
- Executive
Judith McCann was born on 7 February 1947 in New Zealand. She was a producer and executive, known for Peaches (2004). She died on 4 October 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Actress
Jadwiga Domanska was born on 9 October 1907 in Dabrowa Tarnowska, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Dabrowa Tarnowska, Malopolskie, Poland]. She was an actress. She died on 19 December 1996 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.- Robert Welch was born on 7 April 1939 in Canada. He was an actor, known for The King Chronicle (1988), Francoeur (2003) and Keep It in the Family (1973). He died on 25 November 2020 in Ottawa, Canada.