Neil Crone
Born (1960-05-29) May 29, 1960 (age 63)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
EducationSir John A. McDonald Collegiate Institute
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
Alma materUniversity 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) and reprises Gordon in the US dub in the reboot, Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (since 2021).

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

Year Title Role(s) Notes
1991 The Homework Bureau Chuck Spence Short film
1994 The Killing Machine Main Nurse
1998 Cousins Stan Direct-to-video
1999 Pushing Tin Tom
2000 Bruiser Boss
Thomas and the Magic Railroad Gordon the Big Engine, Diesel 10, Splatter (voices) Replacement voice(s) of Keith Scott and Patrick Breen.
Tumbleweed Uncredited voice
Troublesome Trucks Original voice with Kevin Frank; Also creative consultant
Bait Supervisor
Left Behind: The Movie Ken Ritz Direct-to-video
2002 American Psycho II: All American Girl Harvey
Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun Dr. Geary (video)
Cube 2: Hypercube Jerry Whitehall
2003 The Recruit Farm Instructor #3
Rhinoceros Eyes Security 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)
2005 Re-Entering the Nightmare Jerry Whitehall Short film
Direct-to-video
Archival footage
2006 Hollywoodland Chuck
Homie Spumoni Irish Cop
2007 Leader of the Track
Hairspray Cop At Protest
2008 Eating Buccaneers Pilot
2011 Down the Road Again Jimmy
2014 Pushers Teacher Short 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 Rita Lloyd Short film
2019 It Chapter Two Chief Borton
An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular Order Lloyd
2021 PAW Patrol: The Movie Tony (voice)
Thomas and Friends: Race For the Sodor Cup Gordon the Big Engine (voice) U.S. dub
2022 Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain U.S. dub; uncredited
Tehranto Dr. Urowitz
Hotel for the Holidays Milton
2023 World's Best Sportscaster Cameo
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Tony (voice)

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1990 My Secret Identity Phillipe The Concierge Episode: "Sour Grapes"
1991 Hammerman Additional voices
The Red Green Show 'Doc' Render 4 episodes
1992 Stunt Dawgs Needham, Whiz Vid (voices) 11 episodes
1994 Free Willy Mr. Naugle (voice)
RoboCop: The Series Coroner / Schmidt 3 episodes
1995 Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling Son Television movie
The Magic School Bus Mr. Flack (voice) Episode: "Out of This World"
1995–96 The NeverEnding Story Additional voices 26 episodes
1995–97 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 Voices US voices
39 episodes
1995–98 The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Wesley (voice) 78 episodes
1996 The Abduction Mr. Williams Television movie
1996–2000 Wind at My Back Ollie Jefferson 21 episodes
1997–2000 Freaky Stories Narrator (voice) 3 episodes
1997–1999 Monster Hunters Paul Crawford (voice) 52 episodes
1997 Dead Silence Airport Security Officer Television movie
Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother The King
Franklin Mr. Badger (voice) Unknown episodes
The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police Additional voices Episode: "We Drop at Dawn"
Goosebumps Blek / Host / Makeup Artist 2-part episode: "One Day at Horrorland"
1998 Mr. Chesney 2-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 Kelly Television movie
Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy Bartender
Once a Thief The King Episode: "Family Reunion"
Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension Mr. Crawford 15 episodes
1998–2000 Power Play Coach Harry Strand 22 episodes
1999 Coming Unglued Cop Television movie
1999–2000 Noddy Bud Topper Season 2
26 episodes
Blaster's Universe Additional voices 13 episodes
2000 PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal Hank Kemper Episode: "Force Majeure"
Babar Additional voices 13 episodes
The Pooch and the Pauper Jim Corbett Television movie
Mail to the Chief Gallagher
2001 Kiss My Act Joke Exchange M.C.
The Wandering Soul Murders Jerry
Murder Among Friends Melvin Jarvis
The Day Reagan Was Shot Lyn Nofziger
Screech Owls Muck 2 Sessions 26 episodes
Blue Murder Jerry Kish Episode: "Baby Point"
The Pretender: Island of the Haunted Alley Sports Bar Owner Uncredited
Television movie
Hippo Tub Co. Norton / Mayor Drip (voices) 3 episodes
The Zack Files Marlon Episode: "Captain Sonic"
2001–03 Pecola Dr. Chu 15 episodes
English voice
2002 The Associates Ralph Fort Episode: "Winner Take All"
Tracker Chuck / Sedra Episode: "Love, Cirronian Style"
Puppets Who Kill Councillor Trump Episode: "Buttons, the City Councillor and the City Councillor's Wife"
Rescue Heroes Bickering Neighbor #1 (voice) Episode: "Fiery Differences"
Widows Eddie Episode: "Hour One"
Television miniseries
Monk Terry T Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger"
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye Patrol Man Episode: "Pilot"
Verdict in Blood Coroner Television 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
2002–03 I Love Mummy Ed Barnes 26 episodes
2002–07 American Bikers Theo Pickles (voice) Recurring cast
2003 Doc Dr. Englstad 2 episodes
Odd-Job Jack Dr. Murphy / Tooth Fairy (voices) Episode: "Fatal Extraction"
Mickeypalooza Himself Television special
Street Time Congressman Reemer Episode: "Cop Killer"
Jasper, Texas Principal Television movie
2004 Judgment Call Frank
Bury the Lead Frank Bonero Episode: "Cowboy"
2004–10 Franny's Feet Additional voices 6 episodes
2005 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Detective Reid Episode: "Murder on Campus"
Documentary series
Slam Dunk Dr. T (voice) English version
2005–08 Miss BG Dad (voice) 52 episodes
2006 At the Hotel Deacon 3 episodes
Solar Attack Security Guard Television movie
The Path to 9/11 Dorsey
George Canyon's Christmas Guardian Angel
2006–07 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 Season 1 only
Iggy Arbuckle Robert 2007 (voice) Episode: "Iggy vs. the Volcano/A Dip in the Pole"
Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming Gary Television movie
True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Detective Alan Comeau 2 episodes: "Predator" and "Lust"
Documentary series
2007–12 Little Mosque on the Prairie Fred Tupper Main cast
90 episodes
2008 The Summit General Stevens 2 episodes
Gotta Catch Santa Claus Kiosk Santa / Snowman (voices) Television movie
2009 Warehouse 13 Mr. Ives Episode: "Nevermore"
2009–10 Pearlie Additional voices 4 episodes
2010 Super Why! Episode: "King Midas"
Majority Rules Emcee Episode: "Becky for a Day"
The Dating Guy Greg (voice) Episode: "Brother from Another Tanning Booth"
2011 King Hank Oclum Episode: "Eleni Demaris"
The Adventures of Chuck and Friends Coach (voice) Episode: "Chuck Atomic/Chuck's Big Break"
Reel Love Tom Meyer Television movie
Wingin' It Mr. Cakebread Episode: "Lucy in the Sky with Carl"
2011–13 Really Me Ray Cooper 26 episodes
2012 Saving Hope Anthony Episode: "The Fight"
XIII: The Series Joe Wolf Episode: "Punchout"
2013 Rookie Blue Wilson Burr Episode: "Surprises"
Republic of Doyle Clark Cooper Episode: "Firecracker"
2013–14 Ella the Elephant Captain Gray / Captain Kelp (voices) 26 episodes
2013–16 Murdoch Mysteries Chief Crown Attorney Gordon 3 episodes
2014 The Adventures of Napkin Man! Monsieur Boulanger (voice) Episode: "Hurry Up and Wait"
Dear Viola Earl Bellamy Television movie
Midnight Masquerade Sam
One Starry Christmas Ken Jensen
The Stanley Dynamic Officer Ben Episode: "The Stanley Crime"
The Strain Dr. Box Episode: "Gone Smooth"
Odd Squad Santa Episode: "Reindeer Games"
2015 Remedy Clay Parr Episode: "Our Friend, Chaos"
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe Ben Lyon 2 episodes
Television miniseries
Odd Squad Frustrated Man Episode: "Puppet Show/Mystic Egg Pizza"
Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race Dwayne (voice) 17 episodes
2016 Terrific Trucks Save Christmas Nick Television movie
The Girlfriend Experience James Reade Episode: "Home"
Rogue Earl Emmerson Episode: "A Piece of Wood"
2016–17 Luna Petunia Ashton 26 episodes
2017 Love on Ice Dave Shelton Television movie
The Great Northern Candy Drop Bruce
Good Witch Mr. Borba Episode: "Without Magic for a Spell"
Mysticons Malachite Goldenbraid Episode: "Heart of Gold"[7]
2017–18 Kody Kapow Mogo (voice) Main cast
2018 Carter Derwyn Episode: "Happy Campers"
2019 Northern Rescue Mayor Johnson 2 episodes: "Making Lemonade" and "D-U-A-L-I-T-Y"
2019; 2021 When Hope Calls Ronnie Stewart recurring role season 1; main role season 2 (12 episodes)
2019 Hotel Transylvania: The Series Additional voices Episode: "A Year without Creepmas"
The Ninth Benjamin 'The Berg' Berger Main cast
2019–2020 Corn & Peg Mayor Montagu (voice) Main cast
2020–present Endlings Mr. Leopold Series regular
2020 Nurses Sal Episode: "What Size Are Your Feet?"
2021–present Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go Gordon the Big Engine (voice) Recurring role, U.S. dub
Big Blue Captain No Beard/Spoony (voices) Supporting roles
2022 Ghosts Benjamin Franklin Episode: "The Liquor License" and "The Christmas Spirit, Part 2"
2023 Essex County Dr. Byrne Television miniseries

References

  1. ^ a b "Neil Crone". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Scott, Cece M. (September 3, 2019). "Neil Crone, Feeling funny". myhomepage.ca. Homes Publishing Group.
  3. ^ Wills, John (2001). Screen World 2001. Monush. ISBN 978-0-7864-8694-6.
  4. ^ "Bob and Doug premieres Sunday" Archived May 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. tv-eh.com, April 18, 2009.
  5. ^ "Neil Crone". Durham Region.
  6. ^ "Neil Crone trusted his dog's intuition when it came to his fiancée". TRNTO.com. January 16, 2020.
  7. ^ "Neil Crone (visual voices guide)". Behind the Voice Actors (A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.). November 14, 2020. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.

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