John Drainie
Biography
John Drainie was a renowned Canadian actor and broadcaster, recognized for his exceptional contributions to both radio and television. He gained prominence for his captivating performances in various radio dramas and programs, showcasing his versatility and talent in storytelling. Drainie was highly regarded for his voice-acting skills and his ability to bring characters to life. His notable contributions in the entertainment industry solidified his status as a respected figure in Canadian broadcasting.
Known For
TV
Studio One
Mr. Arcularis
1948
TV
Studio One
Felix Dodge
1948
TV
The Wednesday Play
Dr. Hildesheim
1964
TV
Folio
1955
TV
Folio
Banquo
1955
TV
Folio
Matthew
1955
TV
Story Parade
Jim Bradley
1964
TV
The King Kong Show
(voice)
1966
Film
Chuckwagon
Narrator
1964
Film
Bush Doctor
Narrator
1955
Film
Caribou Hunters
Narrator (voice)
1951
Film
The Incredible Journey
Professor Jim Hunter
1963
Film
Aircrew
Narrator (voice)
1954
Film
Anne of Green Gables
Matthew Cuthbert
1958
Film
The Stratford Adventure
Narrator
1954
Film
Summer Is for Kids
Narration (voice)
1949
Film
The Sceptre and the Mace
Narrator
1957
Film
Over-Dependency
Commentator (voice)
1949
Film
The Home Town Paper
Narrator (voice)
1948
Film
R.C.M.P. File 1365: The Connor Case
Narrator
1947
Filmography
1966TVThe King Kong Showas (voice)1964TVThe Wednesday Playas Dr. Hildesheim1964FilmChuckwagonas Narrator1964TVStory Paradeas Jim Bradley1963FilmThe Incredible Journeyas Professor Jim Hunter1958FilmAnne of Green Gablesas Matthew Cuthbert1957FilmThe Sceptre and the Maceas Narrator1955TVFolio1955FilmBush Doctoras Narrator1954FilmThe Stratford Adventureas Narrator1954FilmAircrewas Narrator (voice)1952FilmLand of the Long Dayas Narrator1951FilmCaribou Huntersas Narrator (voice)1949FilmSummer Is for Kidsas Narration (voice)1949FilmOver-Dependencyas Commentator (voice)1948TVStudio Oneas Mr. Arcularis1948FilmThe Home Town Paperas Narrator (voice)1948FilmThe Feeling of Hostilityas Narrator1947FilmR.C.M.P. File 1365: The Connor Caseas Narrator