James, Kenneth passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s hospital on Sept. 21, 2016 in his 82nd year. Loving husband of Jill. Beloved father of Liza (Steve) proud Grandfather of James and Oliver. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Nell and his sister Pauline. Adored Uncle to Kathy, Kelly, Matthew and Travis. Brothers-in-law Robert (Claire) and Edward who was his life long friend. Dear mother-in-law Audrey. Cherished God-father to Leah.
Ken loved his family, friends and career as a Canadian actor appearing in more than 100 film and television roles, CBC radio and performed live on stage across the country.
A memorial to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Toronto Performing Arts Lodges.
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Canadian actor Ken James died this week. He was 82. He had a long and excellent career in the theater, radio, TV and film.
He appeared many times on CBC radio and TV, in commercial films and with the National Film Board, at on stage at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival and also with most of the Canadian regional theatres in Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto and Ottawa.
His best know films were Cinderella Man, Fly Away Home and The Shipping News. He had more than 100 film and TV credits.
For two years he was the leading man at Ottawa's Town Theatre where he was in A Shot In the dark, The Lion In Winter, Philadelphia, Here I Come!, See How They Run, and others. He was a memorable Happy in Death of Salesman with Budd Knapp. Audiences went crazy for his performance in Neil Simon's The Odd Couple as Oscar with Hugh Webster. Those of us who worked with him will miss him as an actor and a friend. A memorial service will be held for Ken later. Ken was married to Jill De Wolfe. They have a daughter, Liza James Pachov
-Frank Daley
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