George Gaynes

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.

Known For

Police Academy

as Commandant Lassard

Tootsie

as John Van Horn

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

as Commandant Lassard

Just Married

as Father Robert

Police Academy 3: Back in Training

as Commandant Lassard

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

as Commandant Lassard

Dinosaurs

as Elder in Chief (voice)

Wag the Dog

as Senator Nole

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

as Lassard

Police Academy: Mission to Moscow

as Commandant Lassard