Doug McGrath (born April 13, 1935) is a

Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...

actor whose most notable role was that of "Peter" in the acclaimed Canadian film ''

Goin' Down the Road ''Goin' Down the Road'' is a 1970 Canadian film directed by Donald Shebib, co-written by William Fruet and Donald Shebib. It tells the story of two young men who decide to leave the Maritimes, where jobs and fulfilling lives are hard to find, for ...

'' (1970) and its sequel ''

Down the Road Again ''Down the Road Again'' is a 2011 Canadian drama film written and directed by Donald Shebib. The film is the sequel to Shebib's 1970 film ''Goin' Down the Road''. Plot Forty years after the events of ''Goin' Down the Road'', Joey has died in ...

'' (2011). He also played in acclaimed Canadian films ''

Wedding in White ''Wedding in White'' is a 1972 Canadian drama film written and directed by William Fruet, based on his earlier play. The film stars Carol Kane, Donald Pleasence, Doris Petrie, Doug McGrath, and Paul Bradley. Synopsis Set during World War I ...

'' (1972), ''

The Hard Part Begins ''The Hard Part Begins'' is a 1973 Canadian feature film that marked the directorial debut of Paul Lynch, starring Donnelly Rhodes and Linda Sorenson. Plot “King and Country” is a country and western group headed by a 40-something singer, Ji ...

'' (1973), the original '' Black Christmas'' (1974), '' Russian Roulette'' (1975) and '' Coming Out Alive'' (1980). He had a supporting role as a gym teacher in the cult comedy '' Porky's'' (1981), and also played roles in '' The Escape Artist'' (1982), '' Twilight Zone: The Movie'' (1983), the

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n comedy '' The Return of Captain Invincible'' (1983), '' Always'' (1989) and '' Ghosts of Mars'' (2001). During McGrath's acting time in the U.S. he also appeared in several films alongside

Clint Eastwood Clinton Eastwood Jr. (born May 31, 1930) is an American actor and film director. After achieving success in the Western TV series '' Rawhide'', he rose to international fame with his role as the " Man with No Name" in Sergio Leone's "'' Do ...

, including '' The Outlaw Josey Wales'' (1976), '' The Gauntlet'' (1977), '' Bronco Billy'' (1980) and '' Pale Rider'' (1985).

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''Down the Road Again'' with actor Doug McGrath
Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors 1935 births Living people Male actors from Vancouver Best Actor Genie and Canadian Screen Award winners {{Canada-screen-actor-stub