Sheldon Bergstrom (November 22, 1971 – June 18, 2023) was a Canadian film, television and stage actor.

Career

In 2014, it was announced that Bergstrom had been cast as

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's production of ''Rob Ford: The Musical''. His roles have included Edna Turnblad in ''

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'',"No place like home for Sheldon Bergstrom"
'' Prince Albert Daily Herald'', March 6, 2014. Franz in '' The Producers'',"No small parts for Seussical star"
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'', December 4, 2010. Horton in ''

Seussical ''Seussical'' is a musical comedy by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, based on the many children's stories of Dr. Seuss, with most of its plot being based on ''Horton Hears a Who!'', ''Gertrude McFuzz'', and '' Horton Hatches the Egg'' while ...

'' and Mr. Bumble in '' Oliver'', as well as guest appearances in episodes of ''

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'' and ''

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''. He was also a frequent host of

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telethons in Saskatchewan.

Personal life and death

Originally from Prince Albert,

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, he was based in Regina. Sheldon died on June 18, 2023, at the age of 51.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1970s births Year of birth uncertain 2023 deaths Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male stage actors Canadian male musical theatre actors Male actors from Saskatchewan People from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan 21st-century Canadian male actors {{Canada-actor-stub