Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 29, 1987
• Invested on: October 28, 1987

Associate Director of Niagara-on-the-Lake's Shaw Festival, he is also one of Canada's finest comic actors. Performing almost exclusively in Canada, he is yet an unofficial ambassador of Canada to the rest of the world, widely respected by prominent theatrical critics for his technique, communication and dedication. He is particularly renowned for his powerful and masterful interpretation of the lead in "Cyrano de Bergerac".