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Greg Kramer (1961 – April 8, 2013)〔Richard Burnett. ("Remembering Greg Kramer" ). ''Xtra!'', April 10, 2013.〕 was a British-born Canadian author, actor, director, and magician.〔(Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia )〕 Born and raised in Hertfordshire, England, he emigrated to Canada in 1981 and spent the remainder of his life living in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.〔 His first novel, ''The Pursemonger of fugu'', published by Riverbank Press in 1995,〔(Cormorant Books: Greg Kramer )〕 was shortlisted for the City of Toronto Book Award. His other novels included ''Couchwarmer'' (1997) and ''Wally'' (2004). His short story collection ''Hogtown Bonbons'' (1999) was originally published by ''Xtra!'' in Toronto as a regular column.〔 He also wrote several theatrical plays.〔 As an actor he appeared regularly on the television series ''Forever Knight'', ''John Woo’s Once a Thief'' and ''Tales from the Neverending Story'', and as a voice actor in ''Tripping the Rift'', ''George and Martha'' and ''Arthur''. He also had supporting roles in numerous films, including ''300'', ''The Day After Tomorrow'', ''I'm Not There'' and ''On the Road''.〔 In theatres he worked across Canada, from the Vancouver Playhouse to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.〔 Directing credits include ''Tiger's Heart'' at the Centaur Theatre, ''Marat/Sade'' (Dora nomination, best production), and ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'' at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts in Montreal, which garnered him a Best Director MECCA award. Also a magician,〔 Kramer was the magic consultant and coach for Des McAnuff's production of ''The Tempest'' at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, featuring Christopher Plummer.〔 As a playwright, his credits included ''Lies of the Vampyre'', ''Skateboard Tango'', ''Queens and the Great Out Doors'' and ''Isadora Fabulist!''. Kramer was found dead in his Montreal apartment on April 8, 2013.〔 Although a cause of death was not immediately confirmed, Kramer was HIV-positive and had previously had a lung removed due to a bout of lung cancer.〔 His last play ''Sherlock Holmes'' was performed at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts in Montreal from May 4 to 26, 2013. The play, which starred Jay Baruchel in the titular role, had also cast Kramer as Inspector Lestrade.〔(‘Punk-rock renaissance man’ Greg Kramer dies on eve of rehearsals ), ''The Globe and Mail'', April 9, 2013.〕 The play went ahead, with fellow cast member Patrick Costello stepping in to replace Kramer as Lestrade.〔("Segal presents playwright Greg Kramer's 'final gift to the world'" ). ''The Gazette'', May 4, 2013.〕 Kramer was openly gay.〔("Prudes vs. Libertines" ), ''Xtra! West'', October 14, 2004.〕 ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Greg Kramer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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