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Louis Negin (1929–2022) was a British-born Canadian actor best known for his long-standing collaboration with experimental director Guy Maddin. A fixture of Canadian independent cinema, his diverse career spanned decades and included roles in cult films such as Pontypool, My Winnipeg, and The Forbidden Room.
Louis Negin was a British-born Canadian actor known for his long-standing collaboration with experimental director Guy Maddin and a prolific career in independent cinema.
He is best recognized for his roles in avant-garde and cult films such as My Winnipeg, The Forbidden Room, The Saddest Music in the World, and Pontypool.
His filmography is characterized by experimental, surrealist, and character-driven independent cinema, frequently involving the Winnipeg Film Group.