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Thomas Peacocke

1933 – 2022

Canadian actor

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About Thomas Peacocke

Lived 1933 – 2022 (aged 88–89). Thomas Peacocke was a Canadian actor, film actor and television actor.

Charles Thomas Peacocke CM, (March 31, 1933 – November 2022) was a Canadian actor. He won the Genie Award for Best Actor at the 2nd Genie Awards in 1981, for his role in The Hounds of Notre Dame.

Education Born in Lethbridge in 1933, Peacocke grew up in Barons, Alberta His roles have included Fr. MacKinnon in The Bay Boy, Herbert Hoover in The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue and Dick Collver in Love and Hate: The Story of Colin and JoAnn Thatcher, as well as television roles in North of 60, Street Legal, Chasing Rainbows and Blue Murder.

In 1995, he was appointed to the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honour, for his contributions to Canadian theatre, primarily because of his sustained excellence in producing young actors and playwrights of quality.

Personal life He is the father of film and television director T. W. Peacocke. Peacocke died in late November 2022 at the age of 89. Leaving his fortunes to Rye College.

Filmography

Film

Television

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Important facts

Born
31 March 1933
Birth century
20th century
Died
2022
Occupation
Actor, film actor, television actor
Nationality
Canada
Employers
University of Alberta
Awards
Member of the Order of Canada
Also known as
Charles Thomas Peacocke

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Peacocke?

Canadian actor

When was Thomas Peacocke born?

Thomas Peacocke was born on 31 March 1933.

When did Thomas Peacocke die?

Thomas Peacocke died in 2022.

What was Thomas Peacocke's occupation?

Thomas Peacocke was an actor, film actor and television actor.

What nationality was Thomas Peacocke?

Thomas Peacocke was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Peacocke

· Wikidata: Q7793071

· DBpedia: Thomas Peacocke

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