Michael G. Sinelnikoff (1 August 1928 – 1 July 2024) was a British-born Canadian actor, director, producer, and writer. He is known for his role as Professor Arthur Summerlee on the television series '' Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World'', and has been seen in a variety of film roles such as ''

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Biography

Sinelnikoff was born in

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, England, and was of mixed Russian, French, and German descent. He graduated from Higher Schools Certificate in Modern Languages, with Distinction in French and German language and literature in 1950. Sinelnikoff later attended the Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art in London; Italia Conti Stage School, London, UK; and Carleton College (University), Ottawa, Canada. Sinelnikoff's acting credits include portraying Professor Summerlee in two separate adaptations of

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's novel '' The Lost World''. In 1984, Sinelnikoff became the first Director of Quebec's International

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. His other non-acting credits include producing and directing 68 television dramas for CBC Montreal's ''Teleplay'' series and writer for CBC television series ''Festival'' drama: "The Spirit of the Deed". He has also served as a director at national theaters and festivals including Montreal's Centaur Theatre and Saidye Bronfman Theatre, and The Piggery Theatre in North Hatley, Quebec. Sinelnikoff died in Montreal on 1 July 2024, at the age of 95.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

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* 1928 births 2024 deaths English male film actors English male television actors English people of Russian descent People from Marylebone {{UK-screen-actor-stub