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George Gaynes (George Jongejans) was born on 3 May, 1917 in Helsinki, Finland, Russia [now Finland], is an actor,soundtrack,director. Discover George Gaynes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 99 years old?

Popular As George Jongejans
Occupation actor,soundtrack,director
Age 99 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 3 May, 1917
Birthday 3 May
Birthplace Helsinki, Finland, Russia [now Finland]
Date of death 15 February, 2016
Died Place North Bend, Washington, USA
Nationality Russia

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George Gaynes Height, Weight & Measurements

At 99 years old, George Gaynes height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .

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Height 6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Who Is George Gaynes's Wife?

His wife is Allyn Ann McLerie (20 December 1953 - 15 February 2016) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Allyn Ann McLerie (20 December 1953 - 15 February 2016) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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George Gaynes Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Gaynes worth at the age of 99 years old? George Gaynes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Russia. We have estimated George Gaynes's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1917

George Gaynes was born in Helsinki in May, 1917, which was then the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland. The Grand Duchy was part of the Russian Empire, which was in a state of collapse at the time of Gaynes' birth. The Emperor Nicholas II of Russia had abdicated the throne on March 15, two months prior to Gaynes' birth, and the Empire was in the process of splintering. His family left the country, and George was primarily raised in France, England, and Switzerland. Neither of his parents was Finnish. His father Gerrit Jongejans was a Dutch businessman, and his mother Iya Grigorievna de Gay was a Russian artist.

1937

George attended college in the vicinity of Lausanne, Switzerland and graduated in 1937. He then attended a music school in Milan, Italy for about a year.

1940

In 1940, George Gaynes was living in France, during the time of the Battle of France in World War II. The Battle ended in defeat for the French Third Republic and the country was occupied by Nazi Germany. George attempted to flee the occupation authorities, by crossing the Pyrenees mountains into neutral Spain. He was arrested by the Spanish authorities for illegally crossing the border, but was soon released.

From the late 1940s to the early 1960s, George Gaynes was primarily a theatrical actor. His roles included various musicals, dramas, and comedies.

1943

In 1943, George joined the Royal Netherlands Navy. With the Netherlands under German occupation, the headquarters of the Navy had moved to London, in the United Kingdom. George had no previous military experience, but he was noticed for multilingual skills. He fluently spoke Dutch, English, French, Italian and Russian. He was soon detached to the (British) Royal Navy to serve as a translator. During his naval service in World War II, George took part in the Allied invasion of Sicily, the Battle of Anzio in the Italian Campaign, and the Adriatic Campaign.

1945

The War ended in 1945 and George was honorably discharged in July, 1946. His highest military rank was that of a sergeant.

1946

In 1946, George briefly returned to living in France. He was approached by an American theater director with the offer to play a part in a musical. He took the offer and moved to New York City, where he started appearing in Broadway musicals.

1948

He applied for American citizenship and officially became a citizen in 1948.

1952

Met actress/dancer, Allyn Ann McLerie, in New York City, where they were both performing on Broadway in 1952.

1953

Accomplished Broadway musical comedy performer, best remembered as Bob Baker in the original production of "Wonderful Town" (1953).

1960

In the early 1960s, George started appearing as a character actor in various television series. He was also offered a number of film roles.

1964

One of his better-known roles was that of Henry Higgins in the theatrical version of ''My Fair Lady'', which went on a successful tour in 1964.

1980

His career unexpectedly took off in the 1980s, with a major part in the television series Punky Brewster (1985) and another one in the then-popular film series "Police Academy" from 1984 to 1994.

1982

Appeared in one Best Picture Academy Award nominee: Tootsie (1982).

1984

In Police Academy (1984), his role was that of Commandant Eric Lassard, the titular leader of the Academy. He played the role in all 7 films of the series, though he only had a featured part in the fifth film. This was probably his most memorable role and gained him celebrity recognition for the first time.

1989

Gaynes and wife Allyn Ann McLerie moved from Los Angeles County to Santa Barbara in 1989.

1990

In the 1990s, his career slowed down again, with only a few film appearances.

1993

His uncle, Gregory Gaye, died in 1993. He lived to be 92.

2000

He only played in a single film through the 2000s, Just Married (2003), and then retired. He was 86-years-old and could no longer play physically demanding roles.

2003

After appearing in Just Married (2003), he retired from acting in 2003, at age 86.

2016

George Gaynes passed away on February 15, 2016, three months away from what would have been his 99th birthday on May 16.