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Tom Kneebone

1932 – 2003

Canadian actor

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About Tom Kneebone

Lived 1932 – 2003 (aged 71). Tom Kneebone was a Canadian and New Zealand stage actor, television actor and cabaret.

Tom Kneebone, (12 May 1932 – 15 November 2003) was a New Zealand-Canadian cabaret performer and actor.

Early life Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Kneebone went to England to study at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Career He moved to Canada in 1963 and performed in various revues in Toronto, Ontario and across Canada for decades, often with onstage partner Dinah Christie. He performed at the Shaw Festival and the Stratford Festival of Canada. He became artistic director of the Smile Theatre Company in 1987, writing and directing performances at health care facilities and senior citizens' homes.

In early-2003, he was named a member of both the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario. Kneebone's Order of Canada honour was in recognition of being a "multi-talented performer who has had a long and eclectic career" while his Order of Ontario honour was for having "brought joy to the lives of thousands of seniors confined to nursing homes and long-term care facilities through live theatre".

Personal life Kneebone died on 15 November 2003, aged 71 in Toronto.

Filmography

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Television

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Awards
Member of the Order of Canada; Order of Ontario; Order of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Kneebone?

Canadian actor (1932–2003)

When was Tom Kneebone born?

Tom Kneebone was born on 12 May 1932 in Auckland.

When did Tom Kneebone die?

Tom Kneebone died on 15 November 2003 in Toronto.

What was Tom Kneebone's occupation?

Tom Kneebone was a stage actor, television actor and cabaret.

What nationality was Tom Kneebone?

Tom Kneebone was Canadian and New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Kneebone

· Wikidata: Q7816489

· DBpedia: Tom Kneebone

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