Canadian actor (1971–2023)
Sheldon Bergstrom |
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| Born | November 22, 1971
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| Died | (aged 51) |
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| Occupation(s) | Film, television and stage actor |
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| Known for | Rob Ford: The Musical |
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Sheldon Bergstrom (November 22, 1971 – June 18, 2023) was a Canadian film, television and stage actor.
Career
In 2014, it was announced that Bergstrom had been cast as Rob Ford in Factory Theatre's production of Rob Ford: The Musical.[1] His roles have included Edna Turnblad in Hairspray,[2] Franz in The Producers,[3] Horton in Seussical[3] and Mr. Bumble in Oliver,[4] as well as guest appearances in episodes of Corner Gas and InSecurity. He was also a frequent host of Telemiracle telethons in Saskatchewan.[2]
Personal life and death
Originally from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, he was based in Regina.[2]
Sheldon died on June 18, 2023, at the age of 51.[5]
Filmography
Film
Television
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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| 2002
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Body & Soul
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Butch Goshen
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Episode: "Saviors"
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| 2002
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I Downloaded a Ghost
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Simon
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Television film
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| 2004
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Corner Gas
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Todd / Local Posseman
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2 episodes
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| 2006
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Touch the Top of the World
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Teacher
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Television film
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| 2011
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InSecurity
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Patient
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Episode: "Spies on Ice"
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References
- ^ "Rob Ford musical elects Sask. actor as mayor". CTV News, August 5, 2014.
- ^ a b c "No place like home for Sheldon Bergstrom". Prince Albert Daily Herald, March 6, 2014.
- ^ a b "No small parts for Seussical star". Calgary Sun, December 4, 2010.
- ^ "Citadel's 'Oliver!' a classic"[usurped]. canoe.ca, May 5, 2007.
- ^ "'To know him was to love him': Prince Albert's Sheldon Bergstrom passes away". Prince Albert, Saskatchewan: paNOW. June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
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