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'''Ron Pardo''' (born May 15, 1967) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[actor]], [[voice acting|voice artist]] and [[Impressionist (entertainment)|impressionist]], known for playing a wide variety of characters on the television show ''[[History Bites]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050311200054/http://www.historybites.com/cast_bio.htm#ron|title=''History Bites'' Cast - Ron Pardo|work=HistoryBites.com}}</ref>
'''Ron Pardo''' (born May 15, 1967) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[actor]], [[voice acting|voice artist]] and [[Impressionist (entertainment)|impressionist]], known for playing a wide variety of characters on the television show ''[[History Bites]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.historybites.com/cast_bio.htm#ron |title=''History Bites'' Cast - Ron Pardo |work=HistoryBites.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050311200054/http://www.historybites.com/cast_bio.htm#ron |archivedate=March 11, 2005 }}</ref>


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
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He realized early on that he had a talent for mimicry, first of cartoon characters and later of celebrities. In 1993 he decided to see if he could make a career of comedy and in 1995 he resigned his teaching position, having won ''[[Yuk Yuk's]] Search for Canada's Funniest New Comic Award''. He headlined at comedy clubs and corporate events for several years.
He realized early on that he had a talent for mimicry, first of cartoon characters and later of celebrities. In 1993 he decided to see if he could make a career of comedy and in 1995 he resigned his teaching position, having won ''[[Yuk Yuk's]] Search for Canada's Funniest New Comic Award''. He headlined at comedy clubs and corporate events for several years.


In 1997, Pardo came to the attention of former [[The Frantics (comedy)|Frantic]] [[Rick Green]], who hired Ron to perform his characters for the pilot of Rick's new show ''History Bites''. Pardo starred on the show for five seasons, plus several specials, receiving ensemble cast [[Gemini Award]] nominations in 2000,<ref name="15th">{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325191613/http://www.academy.ca/About-the-Academy/Awards-Database?flow=person&step=1&byp-award-v=2&byp-winners-v=False&byp-name-v=Ron+Pardo|title=Ron Pardo - Academy.ca|work=Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television}}</ref> 2005,<ref name="20th">{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051023234943/http://www.geminiawards.ca/gemini20/releases/AllAwards.pdf|title=The 20th Annual Gemini Awards|work=GeminiAwards.ca}}</ref> and 2008.<ref name="23rd">{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2008/08/27/nominees_in_major_categories_for_the_23rd_gemini_awards.html|title=Nominees in major categories for the 23rd Gemini Awards|work=The Toronto Star}}</ref>
In 1997, Pardo came to the attention of former [[The Frantics (comedy)|Frantic]] [[Rick Green]], who hired Ron to perform his characters for the pilot of Rick's new show ''History Bites''. Pardo starred on the show for five seasons, plus several specials, receiving ensemble cast [[Gemini Award]] nominations in 2000,<ref name="15th">{{cite web|url=http://www.academy.ca/About-the-Academy/Awards-Database?flow=person&step=1&byp-award-v=2&byp-winners-v=False&byp-name-v=Ron+Pardo |title=Ron Pardo - Academy.ca |work=Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325191613/http://www.academy.ca/About-the-Academy/Awards-Database?flow=person&step=1&byp-award-v=2&byp-winners-v=False&byp-name-v=Ron+Pardo |archivedate=March 25, 2016 }}</ref> 2005,<ref name="20th">{{cite web|url=http://www.geminiawards.ca/gemini20/releases/AllAwards.pdf |title=The 20th Annual Gemini Awards |work=GeminiAwards.ca |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051023234943/http://www.geminiawards.ca/gemini20/releases/AllAwards.pdf |archivedate=October 23, 2005 }}</ref> and 2008.<ref name="23rd">{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2008/08/27/nominees_in_major_categories_for_the_23rd_gemini_awards.html|title=Nominees in major categories for the 23rd Gemini Awards|work=The Toronto Star}}</ref>


Pardo provides the voice of Cap'n Turbot in ''[[PAW Patrol]]'', Maxum Man in ''[[Sidekick]]'', Newton in later episodes of ''[[Ned's Newt]]'', and Rupert McKenzie in ''[[Bob & Doug (2009 TV series)|Bob & Doug]]'', for which he received a 2010 ACTRA outstanding voice performance nomination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/guns-afghanada-actors-up-for-actra-awards-1.943492|title=Actors up for ACTRA Awards - CBC News|work=CBC.ca}}</ref>
Pardo provides the voice of Cap'n Turbot in ''[[PAW Patrol]]'', Maxum Man in ''[[Sidekick]]'', Newton in later episodes of ''[[Ned's Newt]]'', and Rupert McKenzie in ''[[Bob & Doug (2009 TV series)|Bob & Doug]]'', for which he received a 2010 ACTRA outstanding voice performance nomination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/guns-afghanada-actors-up-for-actra-awards-1.943492|title=Actors up for ACTRA Awards - CBC News|work=CBC.ca}}</ref>


He also voices the title character "Quest" in the [[Teletoon]] animated TV series ''[[World of Quest]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616043948/http://www.mania.com/ron-pardo-lends-thousand-voices-to-world-quest_article_90740.html|title=Ron Pardo lends a thousand voices to ''World of Quest''|work=Mania from Demand Media}}</ref> Pardo plays many characters, such as [[List of Bakugan Battle Brawlers characters#Hal-G|Hal-G]], in the Spin Master animated series ''[[Bakugan Battle Brawlers]]''.
He also voices the title character "Quest" in the [[Teletoon]] animated TV series ''[[World of Quest]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/ron-pardo-lends-thousand-voices-to-world-quest_article_90740.html |title=Ron Pardo lends a thousand voices to ''World of Quest'' |work=Mania from Demand Media |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616043948/http://www.mania.com/ron-pardo-lends-thousand-voices-to-world-quest_article_90740.html |archivedate=June 16, 2012 }}</ref> Pardo plays many characters, such as [[List of Bakugan Battle Brawlers characters#Hal-G|Hal-G]], in the Spin Master animated series ''[[Bakugan Battle Brawlers]]''.


His other animated voice work includes roles in ''[[Almost Naked Animals]]'', ''[[Totally Spies!|Totally Spies]]'', ''[[Carl²]]'', ''[[Braceface]]'' and ''[[Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (TV series)|Ace Ventura: Pet Detective]]''.
His other animated voice work includes roles in ''[[Almost Naked Animals]]'', ''[[Totally Spies!|Totally Spies]]'', ''[[Carl²]]'', ''[[Braceface]]'' and ''[[Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (TV series)|Ace Ventura: Pet Detective]]''.

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Ron Pardo
Born (1967-05-15) May 15, 1967 (age 57)
Chatham, Ontario
Occupation(s)Voice actor, actor, comic-impressionist, comedy writer
Agent(s)Arcieri and Associates

Ron Pardo (born May 15, 1967) is a Canadian actor, voice artist and impressionist, known for playing a wide variety of characters on the television show History Bites.[1]

Life and career

Pardo was raised in Pardoville, Ontario (named after his ancestors), a small farming hamlet near Chatham. He went to school in nearby Blenheim and later studied radio and television at Ryerson University in Toronto, followed by working on-air and as a copywriter at CFCO Radio. Pardo later attended the University of Western Ontario in London to study education, and worked as a teacher for a few years in Cambridge, Ontario.[2]

He realized early on that he had a talent for mimicry, first of cartoon characters and later of celebrities. In 1993 he decided to see if he could make a career of comedy and in 1995 he resigned his teaching position, having won Yuk Yuk's Search for Canada's Funniest New Comic Award. He headlined at comedy clubs and corporate events for several years.

In 1997, Pardo came to the attention of former Frantic Rick Green, who hired Ron to perform his characters for the pilot of Rick's new show History Bites. Pardo starred on the show for five seasons, plus several specials, receiving ensemble cast Gemini Award nominations in 2000,[3] 2005,[4] and 2008.[5]

Pardo provides the voice of Cap'n Turbot in PAW Patrol, Maxum Man in Sidekick, Newton in later episodes of Ned's Newt, and Rupert McKenzie in Bob & Doug, for which he received a 2010 ACTRA outstanding voice performance nomination.[6]

He also voices the title character "Quest" in the Teletoon animated TV series World of Quest.[7] Pardo plays many characters, such as Hal-G, in the Spin Master animated series Bakugan Battle Brawlers.

His other animated voice work includes roles in Almost Naked Animals, Totally Spies, Carl², Braceface and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film/TV Show Result
2000 15th Gemini Awards[3] Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series History Bites Nominated
2005 20th Gemini Awards[4] Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series History Bites Nominated
2008 23rd Gemini Awards[5] Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series History Bites Nominated
2010 ACTRA Award[8] Outstanding Performance – Voice Bob & Doug Nominated

References

  1. ^ "History Bites Cast - Ron Pardo". HistoryBites.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2005. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "ACTRA Magazine Spring 2010: Page 21" (PDF). ACTRAToronto.com.
  3. ^ a b "Ron Pardo - Academy.ca". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b "The 20th Annual Gemini Awards" (PDF). GeminiAwards.ca. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 23, 2005. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b "Nominees in major categories for the 23rd Gemini Awards". The Toronto Star.
  6. ^ "Actors up for ACTRA Awards - CBC News". CBC.ca.
  7. ^ "Ron Pardo lends a thousand voices to World of Quest". Mania from Demand Media. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "ACTRA Toronto Performers Conference" (PDF). ACTRAToronto.com.
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