Deceased
When Did Joey Smallwood Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 90Also known asJ. R. Smallwood, Joseph Roberts Smallwood, Joseph SmallwoodGenderMaleNationalityCanadaBorn24/12/1900Born inGambo, Newfoundland and Labrador, CanadaDied18/12/1991 (aged 90)Died inSt. John'sWikidataQ365496 ↗TMDb#1636780 ↗
Joseph Roberts Smallwood was a Newfoundlander and Canadian politician. He was the main force who brought the Dominion of Newfoundland into Canadian Confederation in 1949, becoming the first premier of Newfoundland, serving until 1972. As premier, he vigorously promoted economic development, championed the welfare state, and emphasized modernization of education and transportation.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Waiting for FidelMovie | Self | 75 |
| 1970 | A Little Fellow from Gambo: The Joey Smallwood StoryMovie | Himself | 70 |