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Leon Pownall

Acting Born Apr 26, 1943 Died Jun 2, 2006 Wrexham, North Wales, UK 25 credits
25
Total Credits
2005
38 Years Career Span
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Biography

Leon Pownall was a male actor born in Wrexham, North Wales, United Kingdom, on April 26, 1943. He passed away on June 2, 2006, at the age of 63. During his career, Pownall accumulated 25 known acting credits across movies and television shows. He was nominated for a Gemini Award for his portrayal of Dr. Ewan Cameron in the 1998 Canadian television mini-series titled The Sleep Room. Information regarding his personal life, awards beyond the Gemini nomination, and specific filmography titles outside of The Sleep Room is not detailed in the available records, but his professional legacy is marked by his contributions to television and film acting up until his death in 2006.

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Career

Career overview

Leon Pownall was an actor with twenty-five known credits in movies and television shows. He was born in Wrexham, North Wales, United Kingdom, on April 26, 1943. Throughout his career, he worked in film and television productions, establishing a professional acting record that spanned a total of twenty-five known credits listed in his biographical data.

One of his notable television appearances was in the 1998 Canadian television mini-series titled The Sleep Room. In this production, Pownall portrayed the character Dr. Ewan Cameron. His performance in this specific television role earned him a nomination for a Gemini Award.

Pownall lived until June 2, 2006, passing away at the age of sixty-three. His acting legacy is preserved through his documented film and television credits, as well as his Gemini Award nomination for his work in Canadian television.

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Career timeline

Bailey's Billion$Four Minutes
Slings & Arrows
Mutant XThe Day Reagan Was Shot
Dirty Pictures
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
The Sleep RoomEvidence of BloodSleeping Dogs Lie
Dinner at Fred's
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalHostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison StoryHandel's Last ChanceLeonardo: A Dream of Flight
How the West Was Fun
Forever Knight
Angel Square
Dark Horse
Dead Poets SocietyLove & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne ThatcherBye Bye Blues
Wiseguy
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A Great Big Thing

Full Filmography

25 titles
  • Bailey's Billion$ (2005) as Judge Cornelius Strawacher
  • Four Minutes (2005) as Dr. Walker
  • Slings & Arrows (2003) as Brian
  • Mutant X (2001) as Dr. Victor Palance
  • The Day Reagan Was Shot (2001) as Ed Meese
  • Dirty Pictures (2000) as Mr. Prouty
  • Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke (1999) as Clark Warner
  • The Sleep Room (1998) as Dr. Ewen Cameron
  • Evidence of Blood (1998) as Gordon Townsend
  • Sleeping Dogs Lie (1998) as Inspector Mitchell
  • Dinner at Fred's (1997) as George Billings
  • Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996)
  • Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story (1996) as Dr. Webster
  • Handel's Last Chance (1996) as George Friedrich Handel
  • Leonardo: A Dream of Flight (1996) as Grand Marshal
  • How the West Was Fun (1994) as Leo McRugger
  • Forever Knight (1992)
  • Angel Square (1991)
  • Dark Horse (1990)
  • Dead Poets Society (1989) as McAllister
  • Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher (1989) as Gerry Gerrand
  • Bye Bye Blues (1989) as Bernie Blitzer
  • Wiseguy (1987)
  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Richard Martin
  • A Great Big Thing (1968) as Ray

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Leon Pownall best known for?

Leon Pownall is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Revolver (2005), Mutant X (2001), The Postman (1997), Forever Knight (1992).

When and where was Leon Pownall born?

Leon Pownall was born on April 26, 1943 in Wrexham, North Wales, UK. They passed away on June 2, 2006.

How many credits does Leon Pownall have?

Leon Pownall has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2005.

What is Leon Pownall's background in cinema and television?

Leon Pownall was a male actor born in Wrexham, North Wales, United Kingdom, on April 26, 1943. He passed away on June 2, 2006, at the age of 63. During his career, Pownall accumulated 25 known acting credits across movies and television shows. He was nominated for a Gemini Award for his portrayal of Dr. Ewan Cameron in...