Bruce Gray (September 7, 1936 – December 13, 2017[1]) was a Canadian actor, known for multiple roles in films and television shows for over five decades.
Following a small role in the 1966 film Adulterous Affair, Gray worked steadily from 1978 onwards, appearing in both Canadian and American-based film and television productions.
He may be best known to Canadian audiences for his four seasons as investment banker Adam Cunningham on the Global series Traders (1996–2000). He also gained attention as the father of the groom in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the recurring role of Judge J.E. Reilly on the television serial Passions and the ghost of Joe's father on the television show Medium.[3]
He appeared on a number of soap operas and serials. Two important roles were that of Wyatt Coles on All My Children (playing the husband in a child-abusing couple) and Owen Madison, the husband of Kim Hunter’s character on The Edge of Night.
He also had a guest-starring role on the cable television series Queer as Folk, playing gay millionaire George Schickel.
Gray was the face of the leader of a fictitious anti-Amsterdam organization in a print and internet advertising campaign for Amstel beer.
Death
Gray died of cancer on December 13, 2017, at the age of 81.[5]
Gemini 1986–2011, Canadian Screen Awards 2012–present. Separate awards were presented by gender prior to 2022; a single unified category for best performance regardless of gender has been presented since.
