Back to peopleGord DownieKnown forActingBornFebruary 6, 1964DiedOctober 17, 2017Place of birthKingston, Ontario, CanadaBiographyLife and careerGordon Edgar Downie CM was a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer and activist. He was the lead singer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, which he fronted from their formation in 1984 until his death in 2017.Filmography2 filmsAll2Acting2One Week2008as BikerTrailer Park Boys: The Movie2006as Cop 1