George Gaynes
Born: 1917-05-16
Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland
Biography
George Gaynes (May 16, 1917 – February 15, 2016) was a Finnish-born American actor of stage, screen and television. He is best known for his role of Commandant Eric Lassard in the Police Academy film series, and as Henry Warnimont on the television series Punky Brewster.
Known For
Police Academy
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Wag the Dog
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Just Married
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Tootsie
The Way We Were
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
Top Movie Credits
Police Academy
Commandant Lassard
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Commandant Lassard
Wag the Dog
Senator Nole
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Commandant Lassard
Just Married
Father Robert
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Commandant Lassard
Tootsie
John Van Horn
The Way We Were
El Morocco Captain