Jonathan Crombie was a Canadian thespian and voice-over artist of immense talent and versatility, whose most legendary and enduring portrayal was that of Gilbert Blythe, a captivating and spirited character, in the CBC Television's 1985 telefilm adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's timeless and cherished novel, Anne of Green Gables. This iconic role, as well as its two subsequent sequels, solidified his position as a household name and a treasured figure in Canadian popular culture, forever etching his mark on the nation's cultural landscape.
Personal Details
BornOct 12, 1966 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Parents
- David Crombie
- Shirley Ann Crombie
Relatives
- Carrie Crombie (Sibling)
Biography
Career
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2013

Cottage Country as Dan Mushin
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2001

The Waiting Game as Matt
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2000

Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story as Gilbert Blythe
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Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story as Gilbert Blythe
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1992

Cafe Romeo as Bennie
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The Good Fight as Sam Cragin
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The Teddy Bears' Christmas as Benjamin Bear (voice)
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1989

The Teddy Bears' Picnic as Benjamin Bear (voice)
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The Jeweller's Shop as Christophe
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The Hitchhiker as Kenny
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1987

Anne of Avonlea as Gilbert Blythe
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1986

Bullies as Matt Morris
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A Judgment in Stone as Bobby
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1985

Anne of Green Gables as Gilbert Blythe
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2017
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2017

Waiting for Ishtar as Director, Writer