Philip DeWilde

Philip DeWilde (July 10, 1972 - July 9, 2014) was a Canadian film and television actor.

Philip DeWilde
Born(1972-07-10)July 10, 1972
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedJuly 9, 2014(2014-07-09) (aged 41)
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActor
Years active1992-2014

Early life

DeWilde was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 10, 1972.

Career

He was most noted for his role in the film Turning Paige,[1] for which he garnered a Genie Award nomination for Best Actor at the 23rd Genie Awards.[2]

His other credits included supporting and guest roles in the television series Mythic Warriors, RoboCop: Prime Directives and Mutant X, and the films Prince Charming, Don't Say a Word and Dawn of the Dead.

Personal life

On summer vacation, DeWilde spent the weekend on a vacation to St. Petersburg, Florida. However, he contracted a serious ailment and was taken to the hospital.

DeWilde died on July 9, 2014 in St. Petersburg, Florida, only one day before his 42nd birthday.[3]

References

  1. "Turning Paige takes tedious turns". Toronto Star, April 12, 2002.
  2. "Genies heavy on genuine hits: Ararat up for 9 while U.S.-financed Greek Wedding ruled out". The Province, December 11, 2002.
  3. Harris M. Lentz, Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2014. McFarland & Company, 2015. ISBN 9780786476664. p. 92.


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