Neil Crone facts for kids

Neil Crone (born May 29, 1960) is a Canadian actor, writer, and comedian. He is famous for his many roles in movies and television shows. You might know him as the voice of Gordon the Big Engine in Thomas and the Magic Railroad and the newer series Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go.

Crone has also appeared in many live-action roles. He played Fred Tupper in the TV show Little Mosque on the Prairie and Jerry Whitehall in the movie Cube 2: Hypercube. He was also Chief Borton in the horror movie It and its sequel.

His work includes roles in popular kids' shows like Noddy, Really Me, and Endlings. He is also a writer and a motivational speaker, which means he gives speeches to inspire people.

Early Life and Path to Acting

Neil Crone was born in Scarborough, a part of Toronto, Canada. He went to Sir John A. MacDonald Collegiate Institute for high school. After that, he studied radio and television at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Toronto Metropolitan University).

Before becoming a full-time actor, Crone was a teacher. He earned a degree in education from the University of Toronto. For three years, he taught English and drama at King City Secondary School. His love for acting eventually led him to join The Second City, a famous comedy group in Toronto, which helped start his career.

A Career in Acting and Voice Work

Neil Crone has had a long and successful career in both live-action and voice acting. He is known for his ability to play a wide range of characters, from funny and friendly to serious and official.

Famous Voice Roles

Many people know Neil Crone from his voice work in cartoons and animated movies. One of his most famous roles was in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000). In the movie, he voiced three characters: Gordon the Big Engine, the villain Diesel 10, and one of Diesel 10's clumsy helpers, Splatter.

In 2021, he returned to the world of Thomas the Tank Engine. He became the voice of Gordon again for the U.S. version of the reboot series, Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go.

His other voice roles include:

• Dr. Chu in the cartoon Pecola
• Robert in Iggy Arbuckle
• Dwayne on Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race
• Tony in Paw Patrol: The Movie and its sequel.

On-Screen Appearances

Besides his voice work, Crone has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He played the friendly radio host Fred Tupper on the popular Canadian show Little Mosque on the Prairie. He was also Ray, the dad in the family series Really Me.

Some of his other well-known television roles include:

• Ollie Jefferson in Wind at My Back
• Ronnie Stewart in When Hope Calls
• Crown Attorney Gordon in Murdoch Mysteries
• Mr. Leopold in the science-fiction series Endlings

He has also appeared in movies like New York Minute, Hairspray, and Christmas Inheritance.

Personal Life

Neil Crone is married to Kathryn Kelly. He also writes a regular column for a local newspaper in the Durham Region of Ontario, sharing stories and thoughts with his community.

Selected Roles

Here are some of Neil Crone's most notable roles in film and television.

Film

• Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) - as the voices of Gordon, Diesel 10, and Splatter
• Cube 2: Hypercube (2002) - as Jerry Whitehall
• New York Minute (2004) - as Officer Strauss
• Hairspray (2007) - as Cop at Protest
• It (2017) & It Chapter Two (2019) - as Chief Borton
• Christmas Inheritance (2017) - as Jim Langford
• Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) - as the voice of Tony

Television

• Wind at My Back (1996–2000) - as Ollie Jefferson
• Noddy (1999–2000) - as Bud Topper
• Pecola (2001–2002) - as the voice of Dr. Chu
• I Love Mummy (2002–2003) - as Ed Barnes
• Little Mosque on the Prairie (2007–2012) - as Fred Tupper
• Really Me (2011–2013) - as Ray Cooper
• Murdoch Mysteries (2013–present) - as Crown Attorney Allister Gordon
• Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race (2015) - as the voice of Dwayne
• When Hope Calls (2019, 2021) - as Ronnie Stewart
• Endlings (2020–present) - as Mr. Leopold
• Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go (2021–2025) - as the voice of Gordon (U.S. dub)