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Jonathan Crombie Biography
Birth Name:Jonathan David Crombie
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Profession Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was the son of David Crombie, mayor of Toronto from 1972 to 1978 who also served in the Canadian Parliament
- Was discovered by casting director Diane Polley in a high school performance of "The Wizard of Oz" when he was 17
- Made his Broadway debut in a production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2007
- Best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in the mini-series "Anne of Green Gables․"
- Was very passionate about improv and sketch comedy and was featured with his sketch troupe in the TV series "Comedy Now!" in 1998
Awards
- 2000Canadian Comedy Award-Television - Writing - Episode or Special: nominated