TV Shows - George Gaynes
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on November 21, 2024. George Gaynes has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#280Cheersas Malcolm Kramer • 1 episode • #280 most popular showCheers is an American television sitcom that aired for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993. Set in a Boston bar called Cheers, the show follows the lives of the bar staff and their customers who regularly gather at the establishment. The series portrays a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique quirks and personalities. Cheers gained popularity for its witty writing, memorable characters, and charming ensemble cast. It has been widely recognized as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, receiving critical acclaim and multiple awards throughout its run.
Movies - George Gaynes
Sorted by online popularity. George Gaynes has appeared in 15 movies with data.
#2,060Tootsieas John Van Horn • #2,060 most popular movieTootsie is a 1982 American satirical romantic comedy film that follows the story of a talented but difficult actor who adopts a female persona to secure a job, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements.
#2,116Wag the Dogas Senator Nole • #2,116 most popular movieWag the Dog is a 1997 American political satire black comedy film that follows a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer as they concoct a fabricated war in Albania to divert attention from a presidential sex scandal.
#2,124Police Academyas Commandant Lassard • #2,124 most popular moviePolice Academy is a 1984 American comedy film that revolves around a new recruitment policy allowing anyone to apply to become a police officer, regardless of attributes like sex, weight, height, or intelligence. The storyline follows the experiences of various recruits, including the reluctant yet determined cadet, Carey Mahoney.
#2,330The Crucibleas Judge Samuel Sewall • #2,330 most popular movieThe Crucible is a 1996 American historical drama film based on Arthur Miller's play, set during the Salem witch trials of 1692.
#2,478Altered Statesas Dr. Wissenschaft • #2,478 most popular movieAltered States is a 1980 American science fiction body horror film directed by Ken Russell, exploring consciousness and altered states of mind through sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic substances.
#3,440Just Marriedas Father Robert • #3,440 most popular movieJust Married is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by Shawn Levy, written by Sam Harper, and stars Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy as a young newlywed couple from different social classes who face challenges on their European honeymoon.
#4,356Dead Men Don't Wear Plaidas Dr. Forrest • #4,356 most popular movieDead Men Don't Wear Plaid is a 1982 American neo-noir mystery comedy film that serves as both a parody and homage to film noir and pulp detective films of the 1940s.
#4,932Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrolas Commandant Lassard • #4,932 most popular moviePolice Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is a 1987 American comedy film and the fourth installment in the Police Academy franchise.
#5,198Police Academy 2: Their First Assignmentas Commandant Lassard • #5,198 most popular moviePolice Academy 2: Their First Assignment is a 1985 American comedy film featuring Officer Carey Mahoney and his fellow graduates embarking on their first mission to combat a group of graffiti-tagging terrorists.
#5,203Police Academy: Mission to Moscowas Commandant Lassard • #5,203 most popular movie
#5,491Police Academy 3: Back in Trainingas Comdt. Lassard • #5,491 most popular moviePolice Academy 3: Back in Training is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Jerry Paris, serving as the third installment of the Police Academy series.
#6,051Police Academy 6: City Under Siegeas Lassard • #6,051 most popular moviePolice Academy 6: City Under Siege is a 1989 American comedy crime film that follows a group of police officers investigating a series of robberies in the city, showcasing their unique talents and luck in apprehending the criminals.
#6,062Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beachas Lassard • #6,062 most popular moviePolice Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach is a 1988 American comedy film that follows the misfit group from the Police Academy traveling to Miami Beach for a special occasion, encountering unexpected trouble along the way.
#6,369Micki + Maudeas Dr. Eugene Glztszki • #6,369 most popular movieMicki + Maude is a 1984 American romantic comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, starring Dudley Moore, Ann Reinking, and Amy Irving. The story follows a television reporter who becomes involved with a cellist, leading to unexpected pregnancies with both his career-minded wife and his mistress.
#8,121Doctors' Wivesas Paul McGill • #8,121 most popular movieDoctors' Wives is a 1971 American drama film following the lives of neglected wives of prominent doctors who turn to sex, drugs, and alcohol to cope with their husbands' career obsessions.
George Gaynes Biography
George Gaynes (May 16, 1917 – February 15, 2016) was a Finnish-born American actor, singer, and voice artist. Born George Jongejans to Dutch and Russian-Finnish parents in the Grand Duchy of Finland, he served in the Royal Netherlands Navy during World War II before immigrating to the United States. Gaynes began his acting career on Broadway and went on to achieve recognition for his roles in various films and TV shows. He is best known for portraying Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy series and John Van Horn in the comedy film Tootsie. Gaynes also appeared as Senator Strobe Smithers in Hearts Afire, Henry Warnimont in Punky Brewster, and Arthur Feldman in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd.
On November 21, 2024, George Gaynes had 311 Wikipedia visits, making him the #11,664 most popular actor online.
