Anne of Green Gables producer Kevin Sullivan said Crombie and the on-screen character he came to embody were actually pretty similar. In reality, Jonathan was as generous, as kind, as sensitive and as ambitious, in some ways, as the character he came to be identified with.". A short compilation of the locations used to film Anne of Green Gables The Continuing Story.To watch Anne of Green Gables visit www.gazebotv.com Anne of Green Gables actor Jonathan Crombie dies, aged 48. Der "Anne auf Green Gables"-Star wurde nur 48 Jahre alt. in 1998. "John was funny. Jonathan Crombie was born on Wednesday, October 12th, 1966, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Comments are not open on some news articles; Bell Media reserves the right to choose commenting availability. Kevin Sullivan, the producer of Anne of Gables, described Crombie as a hardworking actor who was modest about his talents as a performer. Jonathan Crombie, Actor: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. "He would come up sometimes with little rules for little word games or quiz shows," said fellow actor Don McKellar. Sorry this post is two days late! "He was (a) really, really funny guy and made me laugh more than anything," he added. Sullivan, who had been auditioning actors from across Canada and the U.S., was immediately struck by Crombie's performance opposite co-star Megan Follows. Jonathan Crombie, a Canadian actor who was known to a generation of fans as Gilbert Blythe in the mini-series “Anne of Green Gables,” died on Wednesday in New York City. Crombie died Wednesday from complications of a brain hemorrhage, \"Anne of Green Gables\" producer Kevin Sullivan said. Jun 19, 2018 - Jonathan Crombie, the actor known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in Anne of Green Gables and the son of former Toronto mayor David Crombie, has died. Crombie was also a comedian and performed as part of a sketch comedy troupe on the Canadian TV Series Comedy Now! She … Jonathan Crombie (October 12, 1966 – April 15, 2015) was a Canadian actor and voice over artist, best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in CBC Television's 1985 telefilm Anne of Green Gables and its two sequels. Carrie Crombie said she didn't think her brother had any major health issues, and was committed to staying healthy. Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, best known for playing the role of Gilbert Blythe in the “Anne of Green Gables” films, died in New York of a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday. He always had great stories about characters on buses, so we always had fun listening to his impersonations.". "He was incredibly funny, Jonathan just had an amazing sense of humour," she said. "We met, did no screen test -- he literally walked on set -- and was in some ways thrown into the part, but he was amazing because of the chemistry with Megan Follows … was something like having lightning in a bottle," Sullivan said. We will not publish: Comments written that are poorly spelled; or are written in caps; or which use strange formatting to get noticed. Comments are moderated and will not appear on site until they have been reviewed. We will not publish comments that link to outside websites. He was just 48 years old. Wie erst jetzt bekannt wurde, starb der Schauspieler bereits am 15. 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"I think there will be hundreds of people who will be floored that this has happened. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Jonathan Crombie, the Canadian actor best known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the "Anne of Green Gables" television miniseries, has died. ) See All. The actor's sister, Carrie Crombie, told CBC News on Saturday that her brother suffered a brain hemorrhage and died in New York City on April 15. The 48-year-old suffered a brain hemorrhage and died in New York City on April 15. "He was in some ways unaware of this incredible persona that he gave off onscreen – it was a gift – and he was able to touch audiences with it," Sullivan told CTV News Channel on Saturday. ", Jonathan Crombie also performed with a sketch comedy troupe featured in the Canadian TV series, 1986 CBC show What's New takes a look at Anne of Green Gables acting sensation, 'I am in the depths of despair': Green Gables fans mourn Jonathan Crombie, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The role of Gilbert Blythe won him recognition and was the role for which he was best loved. More information Jonathan Crombie, who played Gilbert Blythe in the Anne of Green Gables movies, has died at the age of 48. Actor Jonathan Crombie, best known for his role as the romantic lead in the Canadian TV series Anne of Green Gables, has died. Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. May 26, 2016 - He is best known for his role on the Anne of Green Gables movies, remembered for lengthy television and stage career. Jonathan Crombie will be best remembered for his role in the CBC TV movie Anne of Green Gables in 1984 and its two sequels in 1987 and 2000. Crombie was adept at playing clean-cut characters of unexpe… Thank you for following these guidelines and contributing your thoughts. Jonathan Crombie, who played Gilbert Blythe in the Anne of Green Gables movies, has died at the age of 48. More recently, Crombie played the lead role in the Broadway production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2008, and starred in a January episode of the hit TV show "The Good Wife.". He was 48. Bell Media reviews every comment submitted, and reserves the right to approve comments and edit for brevity and clarity. Jonathan Crombie, the actor known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in Anne of Green Gables and the son of former Toronto mayor David Crombie, has died. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. We will not publish comments that are profane, libelous, racist, or engage in personal attacks. He was also the son of David Crombie, who was mayor of Toronto from 1972 to 1978 and served as a federal Progressive Conservative cabinet minister in the 1980s. He was also a federal cabinet minister in the 1980s under the Brian Mulroney government. That was just an amazing thing for him to be able to do.". 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