Sandy Webster

Alexander (Sandy) Webster ( - ) was a Canadian actor, perhaps best known for his regular supporting role as forensic investigator Dr. Chisholm in the drama television series The Great Detective.

Background Born and raised in Fort William, Ontario, he served in the Canadian Air Force during World War II, and subsequently studied at Queen's University. While at Queen's he was involved with campus radio station CFRC-FM, including acting in radio dramas and serving a stint as the station's program director.

Career He began his career as an actor on stage and in CBC Radio dramas in the 1950s. He notably also originated the role of Wiff Roach in the original Tarragon Theatre production of David French's play Of the Fields, Lately in 1973.

On screen, Webster had roles in theatrical film and television, with frequent performances on CBC Television anthology series such as General Motors Theatre (1955–61), First Performance (1957, 1958), Festival (1961–66), Performance (1975), and For the Record (1976). He portrayed Dr. Baird in the original 1956 teleplay Flight into Danger, as well as playing a doctor in the 1968 film The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar.

He portrayed Canadian cabinet minister James Ralston in the 1988 television miniseries The King Chronicle, for which he received a Gemini Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Program or Series at the 3rd Gemini Awards in 1988.

He was also active in the Canadian Actors' Equity Association, serving a stint as president of the organization in the 1980s.

Personal life and death In 1959 Webster married Ruth Marie Fennel, who died in 2015. They had three children. Webster died in Toronto, Ontario of complications from Alzheimer's disease.

Filmography

+ Sandy Webster film and television credits Year Title Role Notes 1955 Scope 1 episode 1955–1958 On Camera (various) 9 episodes 1955–1958 Folio (various) 3 episodes 1955–1961 General Motors Theatre (various) 14 episodes 1956 It's the Law 1 episode 1956 The Cage Theatrical short film 1956 Encounter Dr. Baird Episode: Flight into Danger 1957–1958 Explorations Self / Red Keller 3 episodes. Documentary 1957, 1958 First Performance 2 episodes 1958–1960 The Unforeseen 1959 Lord Elgin: Voice of the People Major Campbell Theatrical film 1960 Just Mary 1960 R.C.M.P. Dr. Wright 1 episode 1961 The Conquest of Cobbletown Television film 1961–1964 Playdate (various) 3 episodes 1961–1966 Festival (various) 5 episodes 1962 Scarlett Hill 1 episode 1963–1965 The Forest Rangers (various) 3 episodes 1966 Seaway McSorley 1 episode 1966 Wojeck 1 episode 1968 The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar Doctor Theatrical Film 1974 Dr. Simon Locke Bartender 1 episode. AKA Police Surgeon 1974 Running Time Police Captain Theatrical film 1974 The National Dream: Building the Impossible Railway Marcus Smith Television mini-series 1975 Performance 1 episode 1976 For the Record 1 episode 1977 Who Has Seen the Wind Judge Mortimer Theatrical Film 1979 Lost and Found Dr. Bryce Theatrical film 1979 The Littlest Hobo Mayor 1 episode 1979 King of Kensington Andy 1 episode 1979–1982 The Great Detective Dr. Archie Chisholm 22 episodes 1980 Nothing Personal Marshal #1 Theatrical film 1982, 1983 Hangin' In Ted 2 episodes 1987 Blue Monkey Fred Adams Theatrical film 1988 The King Chronicle James Ralston Television mini-series. Part 3: "Mackenzie King and the Zombie Army" 1989 Street Legal Richard Duguay 1 episode 1989 C.B.C.'s Magic Hour Announcer Episode: "The Rookies" (TV movie) 1990 War of the Worlds Gunther 1 episode 1990 Maniac Mansion Mr. Dodsworth 1 episode 1991 Katts and Dog 1 episode 1995 A Holiday to Remember Mr. Dave Television film 1996 Due South Murray 1 episode 1999–2000 Wind at My Back Harmon Drakeford 3 episodes