George Gaynes

George Gaynes

Known For

Acting

Born

May 16, 1917

Died

February 15, 2016 (aged 98)

Birthplace

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.