About Michael Wade
Lived 1944 – 2004 (aged 59). Michael Wade was a Canadian actor, poet and television actor.
Michael Wade (October 30, 1944 – May 22, 2004) was a Canadian actor, writer and musician. Born in Avondale, Newfoundland, he founded Newfoundland's first Shakespeare company in 1984.
A graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland, and he had a recurring role in the CBC Radio comedy series The Great Eastern as Ish Lundrigan.
Returning to older pursuits in his later years, he published a volume of poetry, Poems, in 1999, and released a solo album, One Way Love, in 2003.
He died of cancer at his home in St. John's on May 22, 2004.
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Who was Michael Wade?
Canadian actor, writer, musician
When was Michael Wade born?
Michael Wade was born on 30 October 1944 in Avondale.
When did Michael Wade die?
Michael Wade died on 22 May 2004 in St. John's.
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Michael Wade was an actor, poet and television actor.
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Michael Wade was Canadian.
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