Gordon Grimsdale


Gordon Hector Grimsdale was a New Zealand actor and producer who worked extensively on stage and in radio in New Zealand and Australia, and was a pioneer in the field of television advertising in the latter country.

Biography

Grimsdale was born in New Zealand and worked in radio as an actor and producer prior to the war. He served for three years in the New Zealand Air Force, after which he studied at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Grimsdale moved to Australia and became one of the top radio producers in the country.
In 1960 Grimsdale set up Telemark Productions. Over the next 25 years he helped make more than a thousand advertisements for television and cinema. In 1985 he sold the company, and returned to New Zealand.

Personal life

Grimsdale was married to actress Coralie Neville. He was survived by his wife, Annette.

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