David Fox (actor)
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March 24, 1941
David Fox | |
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| Born | Charles James David Fox March 24, 1941 Swastika, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | November 13, 2021 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–2021 |
Charles James David Fox CM (March 24, 1941 – November 13, 2021), known professionally as David Fox, was a Canadian actor.[1][2]
Fox was born in Swastika, Ontario in 1941.[1] He was best known for his role as schoolteacher Clive Pettibone in Road to Avonlea, and for a variety of roles on television. He was also the voice of Captain Haddock in The Adventures of Tintin.[1]
In 1996 he was nominated for a Genie Award for the film When Night is Falling, and in 2008 he was nominated for a Gemini Award for the television miniseries Across the River to Motor City.
Fox also acted extensively on stage, including productions of 1837: The Farmer's Revolt,[1] Quiet in the Land,[1] Nothing Sacred,[1] The Drawer Boy[1] and King Lear.[3] He was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 2018 for his work.[4]
Fox died of cancer in Toronto on November 13, 2021, at the age of 80.[1][5][2][6]
On 21 April 2023, Canadore College honoured Fox by naming a theatre in his honour: the David Fox Stage.[7] His sons Jason Fox and Gavin Fox were in attendance at the special dedication.
