Neil Crone

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Neil Crone
Born (1960-05-29) May 29, 1960 (age 64)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education Sir John A. McDonald Collegiate Institute
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
Alma mater University of Toronto
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
  • motivational speaker
Years active1990–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). Crone reprised his role as Gordon in the US dub of the Thomas & Friends reboot, Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (since 2021).

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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. [1] 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. [1] He taught English and drama for three years at King City Secondary School before launching his acting career. [2] He would land a role at Toronto’s The Second City Touring Company before moving onto its main stage. [2]

Career

Crone did the voices of Gordon the Big Engine, Diesel 10 and Splatter from the film Thomas and the Magic Railroad . [3] 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 . [4] 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. [5]

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. [6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
1991The Homework BureauChuck SpenceShort film
1994The Killing MachineMain Nurse
1998CousinsStanDirect to video
1999 Pushing Tin Tom
2000 Bruiser Boss
Thomas and the Magic Railroad Gordon the Big Engine, Diesel 10, Splatter (voices)Replacement voice of Keith Scott and Patrick Breen.
TumbleweedUncredited voice
Troublesome TrucksOriginal voice with Kevin Frank; also creative consultant
Bait Supervisor
Left Behind: The Movie Ken RitzDirect to video
2002 American Psycho II: All American Girl Harvey
Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of FunDr. Geary (video)
Cube 2: Hypercube Jerry Whitehall
2003 The Recruit Farm Instructor #3
Rhinoceros EyesSecurity Guard
Love, Sex 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)
2005Re-Entering the NightmareJerry WhitehallShort film
Direct to video
Archival footage
2006 Hollywoodland Chuck
Homie SpumoniIrish Cop
2007Leader of the Track
Hairspray Cop At Protest
2008Eating BuccaneersPilot
2011 Down the Road Again Jimmy
2014PushersTeacherShort 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 RitaLloydShort film
2019 It Chapter Two Chief Borton
An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular OrderLloyd
2021 PAW Patrol: The Movie Tony (voice)
Thomas and Friends: Race For the Sodor CupGordon the Big Engine (voice)U.S. dub
2022Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout MountainU.S. dub; uncredited
Tehranto Dr. Urowitz
Hotel for the Holidays Milton
2023 World's Best SportscasterCameo
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Tony (voice)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990 My Secret Identity Phillipe The ConciergeEpisode: "Sour Grapes"
1991 Hammerman Additional voices
The Red Green Show 'Doc' Render4 episodes
1992 Stunt Dawgs Needham, Whiz Vid (voices)11 episodes
1994 Free Willy Mr. Naugle (voice)
RoboCop: The Series Coroner / Schmidt3 episodes
1995Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass CeilingSonTV movie
The Magic School Bus Mr. Flack (voice)Episode: "Out of This World"
1995–1996 The NeverEnding Story Additional voices26 episodes
1995–1997 Mr. Men and Little Miss Mr. Bump / Mr. Topsy-Turvy / Mr. Silly / Mr. Small / Mr. Lazy / Mr. Impossible / Mr. Clumsy / Mr. Rush / Mr. Worry / Mr. Busy / Mr. Brave / Mr. Grumble / Additional VoicesUS voices
39 episodes
1995–1998The New Adventures of Sherlock HolmesWesley (voice)78 episodes
1996The AbductionMr. WilliamsTV movie
1996–2000 Wind at My Back Ollie Jefferson21 episodes
1997–2000 Freaky Stories Narrator (voice)3 episodes
1997–1999Monster HuntersPaul Crawford (voice)52 episodes
1997 Dead Silence Airport Security OfficerTV movie
Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother The King
Franklin Mr. Badger (voice)Unknown episodes
The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police Additional voicesEpisode: "We Drop at Dawn"
Goosebumps Blek / Host / Makeup Artisttwo part episode: "One Day at Horrorland"
1998Mr. Chesneytwo 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 KellyTV movie
Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy Bartender
Once a Thief The KingEpisode: "Family Reunion"
Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension Mr. Crawford15 episodes
1998–2000 Power Play Coach Harry Strand22 episodes
1999Coming UngluedCopTV movie
1999–2000 Noddy Bud Topper26 episodes
Blaster's Universe Additional voices13 episodes
2000 PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal Hank KemperEpisode: "Force Majeure"
Babar Additional voices13 episodes
The Pooch and the Pauper Jim CorbettTV movie
Mail to the ChiefGallagher
2001Kiss My ActJoke Exchange M.C.
The Wandering Soul MurdersJerry
Murder Among FriendsMelvin Jarvis
The Day Reagan Was Shot Lyn Nofziger
Screech OwlsMuck 2 Sessions26 episodes
Blue Murder Jerry KishEpisode: "Baby Point"
The Pretender: Island of the Haunted Alley Sports Bar OwnerUncredited
TV movie
Hippo Tub Co.Norton / Mayor Drip (voices)3 episodes
The Zack Files MarlonEpisode: "Captain Sonic"
2001–2003 Pecola Dr. Chu15 episodes
English voice
2002 The Associates Ralph FortEpisode: "Winner Take All"
Tracker Chuck / SedraEpisode: "Love, Cirronian Style"
Puppets Who Kill Councillor TrumpEpisode: "Buttons, the City Councillor and the City Councillor's Wife"
Rescue Heroes Bickering Neighbor #1 (voice)Episode: "Fiery Differences"
WidowsEddieEpisode: "Hour One"
Television miniseries
Monk Terry TEpisode: "Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger"
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye Patrol ManEpisode: "Pilot"
Verdict in BloodCoronerTV 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
I Love Mummy Ed Barnes26 episodes
2002–2007American BikersTheo Pickles (voice)Recurring role
2003 Doc Dr. Englstad2 episodes
Odd-Job JackDr. Murphy / Tooth Fairy (voices)Episode: "Fatal Extraction"
MickeypaloozaHimselfTV special
Street Time Congressman ReemerEpisode: "Cop Killer"
Jasper, Texas PrincipalTV movie
2004Judgment CallFrank
Bury the Lead Frank BoneroEpisode: "Cowboy"
2004–2010 Franny's Feet Additional voices6 episodes
2005True Crimes: The First 72 HoursDetective ReidEpisode: "Murder on Campus"
Documentary
Slam Dunk Dr. T (voice)English version
2005–2008 Miss BG Dad (voice)52 episodes
2006 At the Hotel Deacon3 episodes
Solar Attack Security GuardTV movie
The Path to 9/11 Dorsey
George Canyon's ChristmasGuardian Angel
2006–2007 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
Iggy Arbuckle Robert 2007 (voice)Episode: "Iggy vs. the Volcano/A Dip in the Pole"
Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming GaryTV movie
True Crimes: The First 72 HoursDetective Alan Comeau2 episodes: "Predator" and "Lust"
Documentaryseries
2007–2012 Little Mosque on the Prairie Fred TupperMain role
2008The SummitGeneral Stevens2 episodes
Gotta Catch Santa ClausKiosk Santa / Snowman (voices)TV movie
2009 Warehouse 13 Mr. IvesEpisode: "Nevermore"
2009–2010 Pearlie Additional voices4 episodes
2010 Super Why! Episode: "King Midas"
Majority Rules EmceeEpisode: "Becky for a Day"
The Dating Guy Greg (voice)Episode: "Brother from Another Tanning Booth"
2011 King Hank OclumEpisode: "Eleni Demaris"
The Adventures of Chuck and Friends Coach (voice)Episode: "Chuck Atomic/Chuck's Big Break"
Reel Love Tom MeyerTV movie
Wingin' It Mr. CakebreadEpisode: "Lucy in the Sky with Carl"
2011–2013 Really Me Ray Cooper26 episodes
2012 Saving Hope AnthonyEpisode: "The Fight"
XIII: The Series Joe WolfEpisode: "Punchout"
2013 Rookie Blue Wilson BurrEpisode: "Surprises"
Republic of Doyle Clark CooperEpisode: "Firecracker"
2013–2014 Ella the Elephant Captain Gray / Captain Kelp (voices)26 episodes
2013– Murdoch Mysteries Crown Attorney Allister GordonRecurring
2014 The Adventures of Napkin Man! Monsieur Boulanger (voice)Episode: "Hurry Up and Wait"
Dear ViolaEarl BellamyTV movie
Midnight Masquerade Sam
One Starry ChristmasKen Jensen
The Stanley Dynamic Officer BenEpisode: "The Stanley Crime"
The Strain Dr. BoxEpisode: "Gone Smooth"
Odd Squad SantaEpisode: "Reindeer Games"
2015 Remedy Clay ParrEpisode: "Our Friend, Chaos"
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe Ben LyonMiniseries
Odd Squad Frustrated ManEpisode: "Puppet Show/Mystic Egg Pizza"
Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race Dwayne (voice)17 episodes
2016Terrific Trucks Save ChristmasNickTV movie
The Girlfriend Experience James ReadeEpisode: "Home"
Rogue Earl EmmersonEpisode: "A Piece of Wood"
2016–2017 Luna Petunia Ashton26 episodes
2017 Love on Ice Dave SheltonTV movie
The Great Northern Candy DropBruce
Good Witch Mr. BorbaEpisode: "Without Magic for a Spell"
Mysticons Malachite GoldenbraidEpisode: "Heart of Gold" [7]
2017–2018Kody KapowMogo (voice)Main role
2018 Carter DerwynEpisode: "Happy Campers"
2019 & 2021 When Hope Calls Ronnie StewartRecurring role season 1; Main role season 2
2019 Hotel Transylvania: The Series Additional voicesEpisode: "A Year without Creepmas"
Northern Rescue Mayor Johnson2 episodes: "Making Lemonade" and "D-U-A-L-I-T-Y"
The NinthBenjamin 'The Berg' BergerMain role
2019–2020 Corn & Peg Mayor Montagu (voice)
2020–present Endlings Mr. Leopold
2020 Nurses SalEpisode: "What Size Are Your Feet?"
2021–present Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go Gordon the Big Engine (voice)Recurring role, U.S. dub
2021–2022 Big Blue Captain No Beard/Spoony (voices)Recurring role
2022 Ghosts Benjamin Franklin Episode: "The Liquor License" and "The Christmas Spirit, Part 2"
2023 Essex County Dr. ByrneMiniseries

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