John Dunsworth

John Dunsworth
Dunsworth in September 2011
Born(1946-04-12)April 12, 1946
DiedOctober 17, 2017(2017-10-17) (aged 71)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
Years active1976–2017
Spouse
Elizabeth Bates
(m. 1974)
Children4, including Sarah and Molly

John Francis Dunsworth (April 12, 1946 – October 17, 2017) was a Canadian actor and filmmaker. He was best known for playing trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey, the antagonist on the comedy series Trailer Park Boys (2001–2018). His other roles included the mysterious reporter Dave Teagues on the supernatural drama series Haven (2010–2015) and Officer McNabb in the CBC film Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion (2003). He also had extensive experience in regional theater.