Neil Crone facts for kids
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Neil Crone
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| Born | May 29, 1960 |
| Education | Sir John A. McDonald Collegiate Institute Ryerson Polytechnical Institute |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
Neil Crone (born May 29, 1960) is a talented Canadian actor and writer. He is famous for his many roles in movies and TV shows. You might know his voice as Gordon, Diesel 10, and Splatter from Thomas and the Magic Railroad. He also voiced Dr. Chu in the Pecola series.
More recently, Neil Crone returned to voice Gordon in the new Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! show. He has also appeared in live-action films like New York Minute and It. On TV, he played Bud Topper in Noddy and Fred Tupper in Little Mosque on the Prairie.
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Early Life and Learning
Neil Crone was born in Scarborough, Toronto, on May 29, 1960. He went to Sir John A. MacDonald Collegiate Institute. Later, he studied radio and television arts at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. He then earned a degree in education from the University of Toronto.
Before becoming a full-time actor, he taught English and drama. He taught for three years at King City Secondary School. After teaching, he joined The Second City Touring Company in Toronto. This was a big step towards his acting career.
Acting and Writing Career
Neil Crone has lent his voice to many popular characters. He voiced Gordon the Big Engine, Diesel 10, and Splatter in the movie Thomas and the Magic Railroad. He also voiced Robert in the animated series Iggy Arbuckle. You might also recognize his voice as Dwayne in Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race.
On television, Neil Crone played Fred Tupper in Little Mosque on the Prairie. He also appeared in shows like I Love Mummy and The Red Green Show. He was a panelist on the game show The Next Line. He even hosted a children's game show called Wild Guess.
Besides acting, Neil Crone is also a writer. He writes articles for the This Week newspaper in the Durham Region. In 2021, he returned to voice Gordon the Big Engine in the new Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go series.
Personal Life
Neil Crone is married to Kathryn Kelly.
Movies and TV Shows
Neil Crone has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his most notable roles.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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| 2000 | Thomas and the Magic Railroad | Gordon the Big Engine, Diesel 10, Splatter (voices) | |
| 2002 | Cube 2: Hypercube | Jerry Whitehall | |
| 2004 | New York Minute | Officer Strauss | |
| 2007 | Hairspray | Cop At Protest | |
| 2017 | It | Chief Borton | |
| 2019 | It Chapter Two | Chief Borton | |
| 2021 | PAW Patrol: The Movie | Tony (voice) | |
| 2021 | Thomas and Friends: Race For the Sodor Cup | Gordon the Big Engine (voice) | U.S. dub |
| 2023 | PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | Tony (voice) |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995–1997 | Mr. Men and Little Miss | Mr. Bump / Mr. Topsy-Turvy / Mr. Silly / Mr. Small / Mr. Lazy / Mr. Impossible / Mr. Clumsy / Mr. Rush / Mr. Worry / Mr. Busy / Mr. Brave / Mr. Grumble / Additional Voices | US voices |
| 1996–2000 | Wind at My Back | Ollie Jefferson | |
| 1999–2000 | Noddy | Bud Topper | |
| 2001–2003 | Pecola | Dr. Chu | English voice |
| 2002–2003 | I Love Mummy | Ed Barnes | |
| 2007–2012 | Little Mosque on the Prairie | Fred Tupper | Main role |
| 2011–2013 | Really Me | Ray Cooper | |
| 2013– | Murdoch Mysteries | Crown Attorney Allister Gordon | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race | Dwayne (voice) | |
| 2019 & 2021 | When Hope Calls | Ronnie Stewart | |
| 2020–present | Endlings | Mr. Leopold | Main role |
| 2021–present | Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go | Gordon the Big Engine (voice) | Recurring role, U.S. dub |
| 2022 | Ghosts | Benjamin Franklin |
