Elwy Yost(1925-2011)

Actor
Producer

Elwy Yost was born on 10 July 1925 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor and producer, known for The Moviemakers (1984), Magic Shadows (1974) and The Superior Sex (1961). He was married to Lila Melby. He died on 21 July 2011 in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Awards
- 1 win total

Known for

The Moviemakers

7.4

TV Series

Producer

Magic Shadows

7.2

TV Series

Host

1974

The Superior Sex

TV Series

Actor

1961

The Kids of Degrassi Street

7.7

TV Series

Mr. Druffle

Credits

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Actor

The Kids of Degrassi Street
7.7
TV Series
- Mr. Druffle
- 1979
Magic Shadows
7.2
TV Series
- Host
- 1974
The Superior Sex
TV Series
- 1961
Moulin Rouge
7.0
- Moulin Rouge Customer (uncredited)
- 1952

Producer

Personal details

Born
- July 10, 1925
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died
- July 21, 2011
- West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(natural causes)
Spouse
- Lila Melby1951 - July 21, 2011 (his death, 2 children)
Children
- Graham Yost
Relatives
- Clementine Yost(Grandchild)

Did you know

Trivia
Before his career as a TV host, he worked in a variety of occupations. He served in the Canadian Army, worked in construction, tried his hand at acting, worked for Avro Aircraft Ltd in industrial relations, and taught high-school English. He met his future wife while working in the circulation department of the Toronto Star.