Sheldon Bergstrom | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1971 Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | (aged 51) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Film, television and stage actor |
| Known for | Rob Ford: The Musical |
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 Rob Ford in Factory Theatre's production of Rob Ford: The Musical.[1] His roles have included Edna Turnblad in Hairspray,[2] Franz in The Producers,[3] Horton in Seussical[3] and Mr. Bumble in Oliver,[4] as well as guest appearances in episodes of Corner Gas and InSecurity. He was also a frequent host of Telemiracle telethons in Saskatchewan.[2]
Personal life and death
Originally from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, he was based in Regina.[2]
Sheldon died on June 18, 2023, at the age of 51.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Held Up | Reservist | Uncredited |
| 2001 | The Incredible Elephant | Jack | |
| 2001 | Shot in the Face | Craig | |
| 2016 | A.R.C.H.I.E. | Sydney | |
| 2017 | The Humanity Bureau | Gas Jockey | |
| 2018 | Welcome to Nowhere | Bernie | |
| 2018 | A.R.C.H.I.E. 2: Mission Impawsible | Sydney | |
| 2018 | SuperGrid | Brezhnev |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Body & Soul | Butch Goshen | Episode: "Saviors" |
| 2002 | I Downloaded a Ghost | Simon | Television film |
| 2004 | Corner Gas | Todd / Local Posseman | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Touch the Top of the World | Teacher | Television film |
| 2011 | InSecurity | Patient | Episode: "Spies on Ice" |
References
- ↑ "Rob Ford musical elects Sask. actor as mayor". CTV News, August 5, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "No place like home for Sheldon Bergstrom". Prince Albert Daily Herald, March 6, 2014.
- 1 2 "No small parts for Seussical star". Calgary Sun, December 4, 2010.
- ↑ "Citadel's 'Oliver!' a classic". canoe.ca, May 5, 2007.
- ↑ "'To know him was to love him': Prince Albert's Sheldon Bergstrom passes away". Prince Albert, Saskatchewan: paNOW. June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
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