George Gaynes

Known for Acting

George Gaynes's portrait

Details

Birthday: May 16, 1917

Deathday: February 15, 2016

Place of birth: 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.