In January, Jonathan played a police inspector on an episode of The Good Wife. "As a little kid, he just loved Broadway shows and all of that kind of stuff and would sing and dance in the living room. ©2020 Verizon Media. He was nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award for his role in the Canadian Stage Company's 1997 production of Tom Stoppard's play Arcadia. Follows called Crombie a "sweetheart" and said a lot of the chemistry onscreen was natural during the filming of the movies. Anne of Green Gables star Jonathan Crombie has died, according to CBC News. It also marked the first man landed on the moon. Crombie was born on October 12, 1966 in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Shirley Anne (Bowden) and David Crombie, who was the mayor of Toronto from 1972 to 1978 and a Canadian federal Cabinet Minister in the 1980s. Jonathan Crombie (October 12, 1966 – April 15, 2015) was a Canadian actor and voice over artist, best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in CBC Television's 1985 telefilm Anne of Green Gables and its two sequels. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. [1][2] Crombie attended Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, where he was spotted by casting agent Diane Polley performing in a production of The Wizard of Oz. He was the first TV crush for many a young Canadian growing up in the 1980s. "Truly I just remember at times just laughing so hard that you'd just be crying. Born and raised in Toronto, Jonathan was discovered at 17 while performing in a high school production of The Wizard of Oz. Crombie's family announced on April 18, 2015 that he had died suddenly three days earlier of a brain hemorrhage in New York City. "[12], Crombie's family announced on April 18, 2015 that he had died suddenly three days earlier of a brain hemorrhage in New York City. He was a very private person. In 2014, Crombie and John Mitchell wrote, produced and directed a documentary titled Waiting for Ishtar about the 1987 film Ishtar. [3] His other television credits included a guest appearance on an episode of the Vancouver filmed TV series 21 Jump Street in 1991, voicing the title character in the animated series The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (2004–2010), and appearing in the second season of Slings & Arrows (2005), as playwright Lionel Train. He spent four seasons at Ontario's Stratford Shakespeare Festival appearing in A Comedy Of Errors, Hamlet, As You Like It, Taming Of The Shrew, and as Romeo in Diana Leblanc's Romeo and Juliet. [3][4], Crombie had no previous acting experience and used a photo he took at a kiosk in Union Station when he auditioned for the role of Gilbert Blythe in the 1985 TV miniseries Anne of Green Gables. Crombie was also a comedian and in 1998 performed on the Canadian TV series Comedy Now! His other TV credits include playing the character Lionel Train in the series Slings and Arrows. Casting director Diane Polley, the mother of actress Sarah Polley, helped bring him to the CBC TV miniseries Anne of Green Gables that ultimately earned him thousands of fans. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Megan Follows, Crombie's co-star, shared her memories following the announcement of his death on Saturday. [11] His final appearance on stage was playing two roles in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company's 2015 world premiere of Benediction, based on the novel by Kent Haruf. "I think his proudest part was when he played the lead in Drowsy Chaperone on Broadway," Jonathan's sister revealed. "He really enjoyed that series and was happy, very proud of it—we all were.". Here, his Anne of Green Gables costar Megan Follows shares her memories of Crombie, who died on April 15 at the age of 48. Part of HuffPost News. [7], Crombie appeared on stage in The Dishwashers by Morris Panych (Tarragon Theatre, 2005) and The Oxford Roof Climbers Rebellion by Stephen Massicotte (Tarragon Theatre/Great Canadian Stage Company, 2006). [13] News of his death led to "Gilbert Blythe" trending on Twitter as fans shared their condolences. CLICK: Just Got Paid singer Johnny Kemp dead at 55, "I think he was really proud of being Gilbert Blythe and was happy to answer any questions," Carrie confessed. "He was incredibly funny, Jonathan just had an amazing sense of humour," she told The Canadian Press. News of his death led to "Gilbert Blythe" trending on Twitter as fans shared their condolences. [10], In 2013, Crombie performed at Centerstage, Baltimore, in Clybourne Park and Benetha's Place for the Rasin Cycle featured on PBS. All rights reserved. Newsletters may offer personalized content or advertisements. [6] The documentary was financed by an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. Get top stories emailed to you each day. Jonathan Crombie, who played Gilbert Blythe in the Anne of Green Gables movies, has died at the age of 48. Megan Follows, Crombie's co … His role was so popular that he answered to the nickname "Gil".[5]. Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in the "Anne of Green Gables" TV movies, died this week at age 48. [8][9] He returned to the production beginning August 21, and performed the role during the show's tour through the United States. [5] He reprised the role in the 1987 TV movie Anne of Avonlea, the 2000 TV movie Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story and an episode of Road to Avonlea in 1992. The first time we met … Jonathan David Crombie is part of the Baby boomers generation. [1][5], Crombie never married and had no children. Discover what happened on this day. "He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing," she recalled Saturday. His organs were donated. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! [5], Crombie debuted on Broadway in the Canadian musical The Drowsy Chaperone as "Man in Chair", from March to April 2007. "We were all just in it to do the best that we could and we had a lot of fun.". as part of a sketch comedy group. Baby Boober is the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spike… And it sounds like Crombie was just as wonderful in real life as the Gilbert he played to Follows' Anne. It premiered in at Cinecycle in Toronto on December 14, 2017. The 1960s were an era of protests. ", She added, "We've been going through lots of stories the last couple days.". His sister Carrie Crombie told the Canadian news organization that her brother suffered a brain hemorrhage and died in New York City on Wednesday. Lisa Yeung/CP, The Huffington Post Canada. [5] In 2015, he had a guest role on The Good Wife and Haven. [14], Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story, "Actor Jonathan Crombie of Benediction has died at 48", "Anne of Green Gables star Jonathan Crombie dies at 48", "Jonathan Crombie Returns as Drowsy Chaperone's Man in Chair", "Hot Seat: Crombie Will Be Back in Broadway's, "Jonathan Crombie Was Gay Says Sister Robin. He was a lot of fun, he was very open so you just felt he was someone who really wanted to play and it really was a new experience for him," she said, adding that the project was one of Crombie's first. He was 48. © 2020 E! His organs were donated. Crombie died April 15 at age 48 of complications related to a brain hemorrhage, but his performance is captured in the CBC TV specials from the 1980s. Instead, it was on the stage in front of a live audience. For many women of Generation X, Jonathan Crombie was their first PBS crush, even if they didn't know his name. The decade was dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Protests, Cuban Missile Crisis, antiwar protests and saw the assassinations of US President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. "That was just an amazing thing for him to be able to do.". PHOTOS: More stars who've passed away in 2015. "He had that beautiful face. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Jonathan Crombie Dead at 48: Anne of Green Gables Star Suffered a Brain Hemorrhage Says Family Actor’s sister confirmed his death occurred … Jonathan Crombie was born in 1960s. It was dedicated to the memory of Jonathan Crombie. All rights reserved. He was so playful and silly and, as I said, really bright, so his humour was always informed with that, which made him even funnier.". One of his proudest moments, however, may not have been seen on TV. Actor Jonathan Crombie won the hearts of countless "Anne Of Green Gables" fans across the country and around the world for his portrayal of the handsome, dashing Gilbert Blythe, whose love belonged to the spirited, joyful Anne Shirley. Crombie died April 15 at age 48 of complications related to a brain hemorrhage, but his performance is captured in the CBC TV specials from the 1980s. Posted on 7 July, 2015", "Jonathan Crombie, Anne of Green Gables actor, dead at 48", "Jonathan Crombie Dead: Anne Of Green Gables Actor Was 48", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jonathan_Crombie&oldid=982399219, Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Episode: "The Day They Came to Arrest the Book", Episode: "They Shoot Baskets, Don't They", Episode: "Skippy's Rangers - The Show They Never Gave", This page was last edited on 7 October 2020, at 22:00.
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