Martin Lavut (December 18, 1934 â€" January 26, 2016) was a Canadian
filmmaker born in Montreal, Quebec. He wrote and directed numerous
theatrical and television dramas, and documentary films. Among his
dramas are the films Certain Practices, War Brides, Charlie Grant’s
War and The Marriage Bed. His documentaries include At Home, Without a
Hobby It’s No Life, Orillia, and After Darwin. In 2006, he directed
Remembering Arthur, a biography of filmmaker Arthur Lipsett.In 2010 he
completed a documentary about the eccentric portrait photographer Mike
Disfarmer which premiered on TVOntario.As a voice actor he is best
known for his contributions to early Nelvana productions, such as The
Devil and Daniel Mouse and its spin-off, Rock & Rule. He studied
acting at California's Pasadena Playhouse, and New York's American
Theatre Wing. He acted with Compass/Second City’s Saint Louis
Company. Mr. Lavut died in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
filmmaker born in Montreal, Quebec. He wrote and directed numerous
theatrical and television dramas, and documentary films. Among his
dramas are the films Certain Practices, War Brides, Charlie Grant’s
War and The Marriage Bed. His documentaries include At Home, Without a
Hobby It’s No Life, Orillia, and After Darwin. In 2006, he directed
Remembering Arthur, a biography of filmmaker Arthur Lipsett.In 2010 he
completed a documentary about the eccentric portrait photographer Mike
Disfarmer which premiered on TVOntario.As a voice actor he is best
known for his contributions to early Nelvana productions, such as The
Devil and Daniel Mouse and its spin-off, Rock & Rule. He studied
acting at California's Pasadena Playhouse, and New York's American
Theatre Wing. He acted with Compass/Second City’s Saint Louis
Company. Mr. Lavut died in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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