George Gaynes

5 titles·Since 1975

May 16, 1917 · Helsinki, Finland

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.

Filmography (5)

Vanya on 42nd Street

1994 · Serybryakov

Police Academy: Mission to Moscow

1994 · Commandant Lassard

Micki & Maude

1984 · Dr. Eugene Glztszki

Punky Brewster

1984 · Henry Warnimont

Trilogy of Terror

1975 · Dr. Chester Ramsey

May 16, 1917 · Helsinki, Finland

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.