Don Harron

Donald H. Harron, OC, O.ont, BA (born September 19, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian comedian, actor, director, journalist, author and composer.

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OC - O.ont - BA - September 19 - 1924 - Toronto, Ontario - Canadian

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Don Harron is best known for the character Charlie Farquharson, a personality he first portrayed in 1952 on the CBC series The Big Revue and used as part of the cast of the United States country music television show, Hee Haw.

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1952 - CBC - The Big Revue - United States - Country music - Hee Haw

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Harron has been a fixture of Canadian television for years, including on The Red Green Show.

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He also directed the 1956 television film Anne of Green Gables, and wrote the lyrics for Anne of Green Gables - The Musical.

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1956 - Anne of Green Gables - Anne of Green Gables - The Musical

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He has also been a host and interviewer on Canadian television and radio, hosting CBC Radio's Morningside from 1977 to 1982, and subsequently hosting an afternoon talk show for CTV.

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CBC Radio - Morningside - 1977 - 1982 - CTV

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In 2000, Harron's contribution to the Canadian entertaiment industry was recognized with his being named a member of the Order of Ontario. He has also appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. In recent years, Harron has also been a high-profile advocate for seniors' issues.

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2000 - Order of Ontario - UNICEF - Goodwill Ambassador

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He is married to Canadian singer Catherine McKinnon. Harron's daughter from an earlier marriage, Mary Harron, is a noted independent film director whose credits include I Shot Andy Warhol and American Psycho.

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Catherine McKinnon - Mary Harron - I Shot Andy Warhol - American Psycho

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