Performers
By Richard Fitzpatrick
October 18, 2018
Canadian actor Michael J. Reynolds passed away on March 22, 2018 after a battle with cancer. Several years earlier, Michael and his wife Katherine had moved from Toronto to an idyllic Somerset village in England to be close to family.
Michael’s career covered the gambit of Canadian, British and American movie, television, documentaries and theater and included a long stretch as spokesperson for Nabob coffee in Canada.
Because of Michael’s strong on-screen presence, he was frequently cast as prominent figures of the period from Joe Kennedy to George Marshall to Gene “Buzz” Aldrin.
The early years of Canadian TV, film and theater found Michael in many featured roles in projects including Escape from Iran, The Canadian Caper, The National Dream and many more. His career spanned over 100 film and TV shows and his versatility allowed for a wide portfolio.
Michael’s talents were not limited to his chosen profession. He was a skilled craftsman in every sense. He was a loving husband to Katherine, a devoted and caring stepfather to the late Helen and her two boys and a central and respected figure in local politics.
He was a good and kind man and will be missed.
REYNOLDS, Michael J. (Michael John Reynolds)
Born: 8/5/1939, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died: 3/22/2018, Somerset, England, U.K.
Michael J. Reynolds’ westerns – actor:
Fih Hawk – 1979 (Mr. Gideon)
Wild Horse Hank – 1979 (Rankin)
Louisiana (TV) – 1984 (General Bank)
Clearcut – 1991 (hunter)