Alexis Kanner: Alexis Kanner. Actor: Kings and Desperate Men. Alexis Kanner was born in Bagneres de Luchon, France. His family, displaced Jewish refugees, emigrated to Montreal, Canada in 1944. After attending McGill University and performing for a season with the Stratford Festival of Canada, Kanner returned to Europe to pursue his acting career. In 1959, Kanner was invited to join the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. He appeared as Caliban in Sir Barry Jackson's production...
Known For: Kings and Desperate Men (Lucas Miller), The Prisoner (Chief's voiceNumber Forty EightPhotographerThe Kid), Mahoney's Estate (Leroy Mahoney), BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (Peter)