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Date of Birth
c. 1949
Canada
Date of Death
June 22, 2010
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Automobile Accident)
Godspell Program Bio
In 1971,
Gerry’s role of Wolf in the film “Wolf Lanigan” won him the Best Actors
Award at the St. Jean Film Festival. On stage, he was active in
productions both in high school and university. He studied acting for
three years with Josephine Barrington, performed with a small theatre
group at the Poor Alex Theatre and was with Toronto Workshop Productions
for part of their 1969/70 season. Gerry also worked as an apprentice
actor at the Red Barn Theatre and performed in the pre-Broadway show
“Touch Kiss”. An expert puppeteer, he worked with Dora and Leo Velleman
for two seasons.
Obituary
SALSBERG, Gerry - We are saddened by the loss of Gerry who passed
away suddenly on June 22, 2010. Gerry was a noted Canadian Actor and an
avid amateur photographer. He will be deeply missed by his father Sam,
his beloved children Zachary and wife Carly, Danya and her partner
Chris. Gerry leaves behind a loving extended family, brothers Barry and
partner Nancy, Stan and wife Beverley, his sister Karen Faith and
husband Bill and many adoring nieces, nephews and great-nieces and
great-nephews. Dear friends Paula Shear and Sandy Carson join many
longtime friends and colleagues who will miss Gerry's laughter,
companionship and generous spirit. His passing is also felt throughout
P.A.L.S. community. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospital for
Sick Children.
Published in the Toronto Star on June 28, 2010
Links
IMDb
entry for Gerry Salsberg
Obituary, The Toronto Star
Obituary, Second City (with comments)
Obituary and Large Condolence Book, Steeles Memorial Chapel
Obituary
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