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Greg Kramer (11 March 1961 – 8 April 2013). "Remembering Greg Kramer" . Xtra!, 10 April 2013. was a British-Canadian author, actor, director, and magician. Born and raised in , England, he emigrated to Canada in 1981 and spent the remainder of his life living in , and .


Early life
Kramer was born in , England on 11 March 1961.


Career
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 as a regular column. He also wrote several theatrical plays.

As an actor, he appeared regularly on the television series , 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 , 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 at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, featuring Christopher Plummer. As a playwright, his credits included Lies of the Vampyre, Skateboard Tango, and Isadora Fabulist! written for Imago Theatre, as well as Queens and the Great Out Doors.


Personal life and death
Kramer was found dead in his Montreal apartment on 8 April 2013. Although a cause of death was not immediately confirmed, Kramer was and had previously had a lung removed due to a bout of . His last play Sherlock Holmes was performed at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts in Montreal from 4 to 26 May 2013. The play, which starred 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, 9 April 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, 4 May 2013.

Kramer was openly . "Prudes vs. Libertines" , Xtra! West, 14 October 2004.


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