Philip DeWilde (July 10, 1972 – July 9, 2014) was a

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film and television actor.

Early life

DeWilde was born in

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, Canada on July 10, 1972.

Career

He was most noted for his role in the film '' Turning Paige'', for which he garnered a

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nomination for Best Actor at the 23rd Genie Awards. His other credits included supporting and guest roles in the television series ''

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'', '' RoboCop: Prime Directives'' and '' Mutant X'', and the films ''

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'' and '' Dawn of the Dead''.

Personal life

On summer vacation, DeWilde spent the weekend on a vacation to

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. However, he contracted a serious ailment and was taken to the hospital. DeWilde died on July 9, 2014, in

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, one day before his 42nd birthday.Harris M. Lentz, ''Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2014''.

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, 2015. . p. 92.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1972 births 2014 deaths Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Male actors from Toronto {{Canada-screen-actor-1970s-stub