Lorne Cardinal - Actor Profile

Lorne Cardinal

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
37Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 6, 1964
Birth Place: Sucker Creek, Alberta, Canada

About Lorne Cardinal

Winner of Best Performance, Animation at the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards as Corner Gas Animated (2018)'s Sergeant Davis Quinton. Lorne is well-known for his portrayal of this beloved character in the Corner Gas comedy franchise - now in 60 countries worldwide - including the animated series and 6 seasons of the original International Emmy-nominated live-action comedy series Corner Gas (2004) and feature Corner Gas: The Movie (2014). Lorne has the rare honor of having a theatre space named after him in the rebuilt Roxy Theatre in Edmonton Alberta. The Lorne Cardinal Theatre is scheduled to open November 2021. A classically trained actor, Lorne has also performed in, and directed, a diverse range of theatre productions such as King Lear, on Canada's premiere A-house stage at the National Arts Centre, and Black Elk Speaks at the Denver Center. His work includes executive producing and directing, and he's received numerous nominations and distinguished awards for his body of work and is the recipient of an honorary PhD from Thompson Rivers University. Additionally, he's a sought after voice actor for clients like Penguin Randomhouse, Canada's Museum of Civilization and projects such as The Great Northern Candy Drop (2017), Open Season: Scared Silly (2015) and Peabody award-winner Molly of Denali (2019).

Lorne Cardinal Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lorne Cardinal reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lorne Cardinal's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Lorne Cardinal's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Big Bear, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lorne Cardinal Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lorne Cardinal's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lorne Cardinal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 The Bad Seed Returns Brian Hit Similar →
2021 Back Home Again Mr. Grey Horn (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 Mystery 101: Deadly History Sheriff Ridgeway Super Hit Similar →
2021 Run Woman Run Len Hit Similar →
2020 Molly and the Great One - Flop Similar →
2018 Welcome to Christmas Tom Average Similar →
2018 Wynter Gabe Flop Similar →
2018 The Bad Seed Brian Hit Similar →
2018 Kayak to Klemtu Don Flop Similar →
2018 Good Girls Don't Larry Flop Similar →
2017 The Great Northern Candy Drop Johnny May Average Similar →
2017 The Humanity Bureau Border Ranger Flop Similar →
2017 Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery Sheriff Stannard Hit Similar →
2017 No Reservations Joseph Sillwater Flop Similar →
2017 The Adventure Club Curtis Average Similar →
2017 Limina Mr. Gibbs Flop Similar →
2016 Gods Acre Frank Flop Similar →
2016 Into the Forest Jerry Average Similar →
2015 Open Season: Scared Silly Sheriff Gordy (voice) Average Similar →
2014 Corner Gas: The Movie Davis Quinton Average Similar →
2014 Far from Home Roger Calhoun Flop Similar →
2013 If I Had Wings Angus Coleman Hit Similar →
2013 The Shape of Rex Stanley Super Hit Similar →
2012 Path of Souls Dave Courchene Jr. Flop Similar →
2011 Snowmageddon Larry Average Similar →
2010 Flicka 2 Sheriff Hit Similar →
2007 Tkaronto Max Cardinal Flop Similar →
2006 The Road to Christmas Chaba Average Similar →
2005 Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery Daniel Deela Super Hit Similar →
2003 Ice Bound - Flop Similar →
2003 Another Country: A North of 60 Mystery Daniel Deela Hit Similar →
2002 Insomnia Rich Hit Similar →
1999 In the Blue Ground: A North of 60 Mystery Daniel Dééla Hit Similar →
1998 Big Bear Little Bad Man Super Hit Similar →
1997 Out of Nowhere Jonas Average Similar →
1996 Crazy Horse Young Man Afraid Super Hit Similar →
1995 Tecumseh: The Last Warrior Loud Noise Hit Similar →

Lorne Cardinal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lorne Cardinal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lorne Cardinal is "Big Bear" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Lorne Cardinal acted in?

Lorne Cardinal has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lorne Cardinal?

Other notable films include "Crazy Horse", "Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery", and "Mystery 101: Deadly History".

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