Charles James David Fox (March 24, 1941 – November 13, 2021), known professionally as David Fox, was a Canadian actor.David Fox
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Biography

Fox was born in

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in 1941. He was best known for his role as schoolteacher Clive Pettibone in ''

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'', and for a variety of roles on television. He was also the voice of

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in ''

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''. In 1996 he was nominated for a

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for the film ''

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'', and in 2008 he was nominated for a Gemini Award for the television miniseries '' Across the River to Motor City''. Fox also acted extensively on stage, including productions of ''1837: The Farmer's Revolt'', ''Quiet in the Land'', '' Nothing Sacred'', ''

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'' and ''

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'', November 16, 2015. He was made a Member of the

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in 2018 for his work. Fox died of

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on November 13, 2021, at the age of 80.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1941 births 2021 deaths Canadian male television actors Dora Mavor Moore Award winners Male actors from Ontario Members of the Order of Canada Canadian male stage actors Canadian male film actors Canadian male voice actors People from Kirkland Lake Canadian male Shakespearean actors {{Canada-actor-stub