Neil Crone facts for kids
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Neil Crone
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| Born | May 29, 1961 |
| 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 Canadian actor and writer. He is known for portraying Fred Tupper in Little Mosque on the Prairie, Jerry Whitehall in Cube 2: Hypercube and the voices of Gordon, Diesel 10 and Splatter in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) and reprises Gordon in the US dub in the reboot, Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (since 2021).
He appeared in films with roles as Officer Strauss in New York Minute (2004), Chuck in Hollywoodland (2006), Keith in The Rainbow Kid (2015), Chief Borton in the 2017 remake It (2017) and its 2019 sequel, and George in Through Black Spruce (2018).
His television credits include Bud Topper in the PBS Kids children's television series Noddy (1999–2000), Ed Barnes in the sitcom I Love Mummy (2002–2003), Ray Cooper in Really Me (2011–2013), Chief Crown Attorney Gordon in Murdoch Mysteries (2013–2016), Ollie Jefferson in Wind at My Back (1996–2000) Ronnie Stewart in When Hope Calls (2019, 2021) and Mr. Leopold in Endlings (2020–2021).
Early life and education
Crone was born on May 29, 1960, in Scarborough, Toronto. He attended Sir John A. MacDonald Collegiate Institute and then studied radio and television arts at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute before earning a degree in education from the University of Toronto. He taught English and drama for three years at King City Secondary School before launching his acting career. He would land a role at Toronto’s The Second City Touring Company before moving onto its main stage.
Career
Crone did the voices of Gordon the Big Engine, Diesel 10 and Splatter from the film Thomas and the Magic Railroad. He provided the voice of Phillip the Concierge in the My Secret Identity episode "Sour Grapes". He has also starred in I Love Mummy, The Red Green Show, the CTV series Power Play, and American Psycho 2: All American Girl. He is also known for being a panelist on the Vancouver-based game show The Next Line and was the host of a children's game show called Wild Guess.
Crone portrayed radio host Fred Tupper on the CBC Television situation comedy series Little Mosque on the Prairie. He also voiced Robert on the animated series Iggy Arbuckle, Reverend McRee in Bob and Doug and Dwayne in Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race. Crone has appeared on international and syndicated shows such as Get Focused Radio with Kate Hennessy.
Crone also played live-action roles such as Maddy's dad, Ray, in Really Me and a cop at protest in Hairspray.
He also writes regular articles for the Durham Region's This Week newspaper.
In 2021, Crone reprised his role as Gordon the Big Engine in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, a reboot of the original Thomas & Friends series.
Personal life
Neil lives with his wife Kathryn Kelly.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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| 1991 | The Homework Bureau | Chuck Spence | Short film |
| 1994 | The Killing Machine | Main Nurse | |
| 1998 | Cousins | Stan | Direct-to-video |
| 1999 | Pushing Tin | Tom | |
| 2000 | Bruiser | Boss | |
| Thomas and the Magic Railroad | Gordon the Big Engine, Diesel 10, Splatter (voices) | Replacement voice(s) of Keith Scott and Patrick Breen. | |
| Tumbleweed | Uncredited voice | ||
| Troublesome Trucks | Original voice with Kevin Frank; Also creative consultant | ||
| Bait | Supervisor | ||
| Left Behind: The Movie | Ken Ritz | Direct-to-video | |
| 2002 | American Psycho II: All American Girl | Harvey | |
| Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun | Dr. Geary (video) | ||
| Cube 2: Hypercube | Jerry Whitehall | ||
| 2003 | The Recruit | Farm Instructor #3 | |
| Rhinoceros Eyes | Security Guard | ||
| ... and Eating the Bones | Anthony Mingelli | ||
| Eloise at Christmastime | Agent Kringle | ||
| 2004 | Against the Ropes | HBO Commentator | |
| New York Minute | Officer Strauss | ||
| Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot | Bidel (voice) | ||
| 2005 | Re-Entering the Nightmare | Jerry Whitehall | Short film Direct-to-video Archival footage |
| 2006 | Hollywoodland | Chuck | |
| Homie Spumoni | Irish Cop | ||
| 2007 | Leader of the Track | ||
| Hairspray | Cop At Protest | ||
| 2008 | Eating Buccaneers | Pilot | |
| 2011 | Down the Road Again | Jimmy | |
| 2014 | Pushers | Teacher | Short film |
| A Very Larry Christmas | Santa | ||
| 2015 | The Rainbow Kid | Keith | |
| 2017 | Bon Cop, Bad Cop 2 | Middle Brook Police Chief | |
| It | Chief Borton | ||
| Christmas Inheritance | Jim Langford | ||
| 2018 | Through Black Spruce | George | |
| Ode to Rita | Lloyd | Short film | |
| 2019 | It Chapter Two | Chief Borton | |
| An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular Order | Lloyd | ||
| 2021 | PAW Patrol: The Movie | Tony (voice) | |
| Thomas and Friends: Race For the Sodor Cup | Gordon the Big Engine (voice) | U.S. dub | |
| 2022 | Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain | U.S. dub; uncredited | |
| Tehranto | Dr. Urowitz | ||
| Hotel for the Holidays | Milton | ||
| 2023 | World's Best | Sportscaster | Cameo |
| PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | Tony (voice) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | My Secret Identity | Phillipe The Concierge | Episode: "Sour Grapes" |
| 1991 | Hammerman | Additional voices | |
| The Red Green Show | 'Doc' Render | 4 episodes | |
| 1992 | Stunt Dawgs | Needham, Whiz Vid (voices) | 11 episodes |
| 1994 | Free Willy | Mr. Naugle (voice) | |
| RoboCop: The Series | Coroner / Schmidt | 3 episodes | |
| 1995 | Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling | Son | Television movie |
| The Magic School Bus | Mr. Flack (voice) | Episode: "Out of This World" | |
| 1995–96 | The NeverEnding Story | Additional voices | 26 episodes |
| 1995–97 | Mr. Men and Little Miss | Mr. Bump / Mr. Jelly / Mr. Messy / Mr. Rush / Mr. Nosey / Mr. Small | US voices 4 episodes |
| 1995–98 | The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes | Wesley (voice) | 78 episodes |
| 1996 | The Abduction | Mr. Williams | Television movie |
| 1996–2000 | Wind at My Back | Ollie Jefferson | 21 episodes |
| 1997–2000 | Freaky Stories | Narrator (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 1997–1999 | Monster Hunters | Paul Crawford (voice) | 52 episodes |
| 1997 | Dead Silence | Airport Security Officer | Television movie |
| Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother | The King | ||
| Franklin | Mr. Badger (voice) | Unknown episodes | |
| The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police | Additional voices | Episode: "We Drop at Dawn" | |
| Goosebumps | Blek / Host / Makeup Artist | 2-part episode: "One Day at Horrorland" | |
| 1998 | Mr. Chesney | 2-part episode: "The Ghost Next Door" | |
| Dumb Bunnies | Politician / Snow Bunny / Mr. Big's Assistant, Weatherman (voices) | 4 episodes | |
| My Date with the President's Daughter | Agent Kelly | Television movie | |
| Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy | Bartender | ||
| Once a Thief | The King | Episode: "Family Reunion" | |
| Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension | Mr. Crawford | 15 episodes | |
| 1998–2000 | Power Play | Coach Harry Strand | 22 episodes |
| 1999 | Coming Unglued | Cop | Television movie |
| 1999–2000 | Noddy | Bud Topper | Season 2 26 episodes |
| Blaster's Universe | Additional voices | 13 episodes | |
| 2000 | PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal | Hank Kemper | Episode: "Force Majeure" |
| Babar | Additional voices | 13 episodes | |
| The Pooch and the Pauper | Jim Corbett | Television movie | |
| Mail to the Chief | Gallagher | ||
| 2001 | Kiss My Act | Joke Exchange M.C. | |
| The Wandering Soul Murders | Jerry | ||
| Murder Among Friends | Melvin Jarvis | ||
| The Day Reagan Was Shot | Lyn Nofziger | ||
| Screech Owls | Muck 2 Sessions | 26 episodes | |
| Blue Murder | Jerry Kish | Episode: "Baby Point" | |
| The Pretender: Island of the Haunted | Alley Sports Bar Owner | Uncredited Television movie |
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| Hippo Tub Co. | Norton / Mayor Drip (voices) | 3 episodes | |
| The Zack Files | Marlon | Episode: "Captain Sonic" | |
| 2001–03 | Pecola | Dr. Chu | 15 episodes English voice |
| 2002 | The Associates | Ralph Fort | Episode: "Winner Take All" |
| Tracker | Chuck / Sedra | Episode: "Love, Cirronian Style" | |
| Puppets Who Kill | Councillor Trump | Episode: "Buttons, the City Councillor and the City Councillor's Wife" | |
| Rescue Heroes | Bickering Neighbor #1 (voice) | Episode: "Fiery Differences" | |
| Widows | Eddie | Episode: "Hour One" Television miniseries |
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| Monk | Terry T | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger" | |
| Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Patrol Man | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Verdict in Blood | Coroner | Television movie | |
| Our America | Paxton Wade | ||
| Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story | Big FBI Man | ||
| The Red Sneakers | Coach Blake | ||
| Moville Mysteries | Mr. Caliente (voice) | Episode: "The Day Rico Became Smart" | |
| 2002, 2003 | RoboRoach | RoboReg / Sluggies / Ivan (voices) | 2 episodes |
| 2002–03 | I Love Mummy | Ed Barnes | 26 episodes |
| 2002–07 | American Bikers | Theo Pickles (voice) | Recurring cast |
| 2003 | Doc | Dr. Englstad | 2 episodes |
| Odd-Job Jack | Dr. Murphy / Tooth Fairy (voices) | Episode: "Fatal Extraction" | |
| Mickeypalooza | Himself | Television special | |
| Street Time | Congressman Reemer | Episode: "Cop Killer" | |
| Jasper, Texas | Principal | Television movie | |
| 2004 | Judgment Call | Frank | |
| Bury the Lead | Frank Bonero | Episode: "Cowboy" | |
| 2004–10 | Franny's Feet | Additional voices | 6 episodes |
| 2005 | True Crimes: The First 72 Hours | Detective Reid | Episode: "Murder on Campus" Documentary series |
| Slam Dunk | Dr. T (voice) | English version | |
| 2005–08 | Miss BG | Dad (voice) | 52 episodes |
| 2006 | At the Hotel | Deacon | 3 episodes |
| Solar Attack | Security Guard | Television movie | |
| The Path to 9/11 | Dorsey | ||
| George Canyon's Christmas | Guardian Angel | ||
| 2006–07 | Erky Perky | Perky (voice) | 24 episodes |
| 2007 | The Future Is Wild | Zuma (voice) | Episode: "A Poggie's Not a Pet... Yet" |
| Storm Hawks | Additional voices | Season 1 only | |
| Iggy Arbuckle | Robert 2007 (voice) | Episode: "Iggy vs. the Volcano/A Dip in the Pole" | |
| Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming | Gary | Television movie | |
| True Crimes: The First 72 Hours | Detective Alan Comeau | 2 episodes: "Predator" and "..." Documentary series |
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| 2007–12 | Little Mosque on the Prairie | Fred Tupper | Main cast 90 episodes |
| 2008 | The Summit | General Stevens | 2 episodes |
| Gotta Catch Santa Claus | Kiosk Santa / Snowman (voices) | Television movie | |
| 2009 | Warehouse 13 | Mr. Ives | Episode: "Nevermore" |
| 2009–10 | Pearlie | Additional voices | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | Super Why! | Episode: "King Midas" | |
| Majority Rules | Emcee | Episode: "Becky for a Day" | |
| The Dating Guy | Greg (voice) | Episode: "Brother from Another Tanning Booth" | |
| 2011 | King | Hank Oclum | Episode: "Eleni Demaris" |
| The Adventures of Chuck and Friends | Coach (voice) | Episode: "Chuck Atomic/Chuck's Big Break" | |
| Reel Love | Tom Meyer | Television movie | |
| Wingin' It | Mr. Cakebread | Episode: "Lucy in the Sky with Carl" | |
| 2011–13 | Really Me | Ray Cooper | 26 episodes |
| 2012 | Saving Hope | Anthony | Episode: "The Fight" |
| XIII: The Series | Joe Wolf | Episode: "Punchout" | |
| 2013 | Rookie Blue | Wilson Burr | Episode: "Surprises" |
| Republic of Doyle | Clark Cooper | Episode: "Firecracker" | |
| 2013–14 | Ella the Elephant | Captain Gray / Captain Kelp (voices) | 26 episodes |
| 2013–16 | Murdoch Mysteries | Chief Crown Attorney Gordon | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | The Adventures of Napkin Man! | Monsieur Boulanger (voice) | Episode: "Hurry Up and Wait" |
| Dear Viola | Earl Bellamy | Television movie | |
| Midnight Masquerade | Sam | ||
| One Starry Christmas | Ken Jensen | ||
| The Stanley Dynamic | Officer Ben | Episode: "The Stanley Crime" | |
| The Strain | Dr. Box | Episode: "Gone Smooth" | |
| Odd Squad | Santa | Episode: "Reindeer Games" | |
| 2015 | Remedy | Clay Parr | Episode: "Our Friend, Chaos" |
| The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe | Ben Lyon | 2 episodes Television miniseries |
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| Odd Squad | Frustrated Man | Episode: "Puppet Show/Mystic Egg Pizza" | |
| Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race | Dwayne (voice) | 17 episodes | |
| 2016 | Terrific Trucks Save Christmas | Nick | Television movie |
| The Girlfriend Experience | James Reade | Episode: "Home" | |
| Rogue | Earl Emmerson | Episode: "A Piece of Wood" | |
| 2016–17 | Luna Petunia | Ashton | 26 episodes |
| 2017 | Love on Ice | Dave Shelton | Television movie |
| The Great Northern Candy Drop | Bruce | ||
| Good Witch | Mr. Borba | Episode: "Without Magic for a Spell" | |
| Mysticons | Malachite Goldenbraid | Episode: "Heart of Gold" | |
| 2017–18 | Kody Kapow | Mogo (voice) | Main cast |
| 2018 | Carter | Derwyn | Episode: "Happy Campers" |
| 2019 | Northern Rescue | Mayor Johnson | 2 episodes: "Making Lemonade" and "D-U-A-L-I-T-Y" |
| 2019; 2021 | When Hope Calls | Ronnie Stewart | recurring role season 1; main role season 2 (12 episodes) |
| 2019 | Hotel Transylvania: The Series | Additional voices | Episode: "A Year without Creepmas" |
| The Ninth | Benjamin 'The Berg' Berger | Main cast | |
| 2019–2020 | Corn & Peg | Mayor Montagu (voice) | Main cast |
| 2020–present | Endlings | Mr. Leopold | Series regular |
| 2020 | Nurses | Sal | Episode: "What Size Are Your Feet?" |
| 2021–present | Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go | Gordon the Big Engine (voice) | Recurring role, U.S. dub |
| Big Blue | Captain No Beard/Spoony (voices) | Supporting roles | |
| 2022 | Ghosts | Benjamin Franklin | Episode: "The Liquor License" and "The Christmas Spirit, Part 2" |
| 2023 | Essex County | Dr. Byrne | Television miniseries |
