Canadian Stage Actor, 'Anne of Green Gables' Star Was 93
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dawn Greenhalgh, a renowned Canadian stage and screen actress known for roles in The Virgin Suicides and Anne of Green Gables, died peacefully at age 93 in Toronto on November 6.
- She was a founding member of the Stratford Festival in 1953 and performed in numerous notable stage productions over eight seasons, contributing significantly to Canadian theatre.
- Greenhalgh also appeared in various Canadian TV series including Slings and Arrows, Dracula The Series, and Reign, and worked with acclaimed directors like Sophia Coppola and David Cronenberg.
- Born in Shanghai in 1933, she emigrated to Canada at 14 and became the matriarch of a prominent acting family, including her daughter Megan Follows.
- The Stratford Festival praised her as a trailblazer in the arts, highlighting her immense talent, sharp wit, and dedication to Canadian theatre and film.
