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Wayne Best

Acting

Born June 5, 1921 · New Brunswick, Canada

Died November 1, 2002

Biography

Wayne Best is a veteran Canadian actor originally from New Brunswick who is highly respected for his extensive work on stage and screen. He is perhaps most recognized for his long-standing association with the Stratford Festival, where he has performed for over 25 years in various Shakespearean and classical roles.

Filmography28 titles

Anne with an E

2017as John Blythe

Hudson & Rex

2019as Mac MacLennon

Stratford Festival: King John

2015as Hubert

Suits

2011as Robert Stamos

Mayday

2003as Captain Allan

Heartsounds

1984as Intern 'Lover'

A Nero Wolfe Mystery

2001as Attorney Albert Irby

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

2024as Nell's Father

La Femme Nikita

1997as John Wicke

The Littlest Hobo

1979

Gracie's Choice

2004as English Teacher

All's Well That Ends Well

2023as Lafew

Republic of Doyle

2010as Staff Sergeant Banfield

Earth: Final Conflict

1997as Mark Rusk

SkyMed

2022as Buzz

Mutant X

2001as John Bishop

SurrealEstate

2021as Magnus Clifford

The Little Bear Movie

2001as Mountain Lion

Sea of Love

1989as Hallway Cop

Short Circuit 2

1988as Officer O'Malley

Romeo and Juliet

2018as Friar Laurence

Ambulance Girl

2005as Ed

Driven

2001as Target Manager

Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot

2001as George Smathers

Coriolanus

2019as Host / Doctor / Father / Sentinel #1

Tribulation

2000as Morgan

Bone Daddy

1998as Rodman

Henry VIII

2020as Duke of Suffolk