Neil Crone Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Neil Crone is a Canadian actor, voice actor, comedian, writer, and motivational speaker, best known for his roles in Little Mosque on the Prairie (2007–2012) as Fred Tupper, Cube 2: Hypercube (2002) as Jerry Whitehall, and voicing Diesel 10, Gordon, and Splatter in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000).

Born on May 29, 1960, in Toronto, Canada, he has a diverse career spanning television, film, theater, and voice acting, with additional work as a children’s author and newspaper columnist.

Profile

• Full Name: Neil Crone
• Stage Name: Neil Crone
• Born: May 29, 1960
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Canadian Actor, Voice Actor, Comedian, Writer, and Motivational Speaker
• Height: 5’7
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Crone
• Siblings: unknown
• Spouse: Kathryn Kelly
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Neil Crone was born on May 29, 1960, in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His parents Mr and Mrs Crone details about his siblings are not publicly available, as he keeps his family life private.

Growing up in Toronto, he attended Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute, where he likely developed an early interest in performing arts. He later studied radio and television arts at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute (now Toronto Metropolitan University) and earned a degree in education from the University of Toronto.

Before pursuing acting full-time, he taught English and drama for three years at King City Secondary School in Ontario, which provided him with a foundation in performance and communication skills. His Canadian nationality and presumed Caucasian ethnicity are noted, with no public information on his religious affiliation.

Career

Neil Crone’s career began in 1990 with small roles in films like The Killing Machine and Spencer: A Savage Place, where he was credited as Crafts Service Man and Nurse, respectively. He gained early experience at Toronto’s The Second City Touring Company before moving to its main stage, honing his skills as an improviser, stand-up comic, and actor.

His television work includes starring as Fred Tupper in Little Mosque on the Prairie (2007–2012), Bud Topper in Noddy (1999–2000), Ed Barnes in I Love Mummy (2002–2003), Ray Cooper in Really Me (2011–2013), Chief Crown Attorney Gordon in Murdoch Mysteries (2013–2016), Ollie Jefferson in Wind at My Back (1996–2000), and Ronnie Stewart in When Hope Calls (2019, 2021).

He also hosted the children’s game show Wild Guess and the Vancouver-based The Next Line. In film, Crone played Officer Strauss in New York Minute (2004), Chuck in Hollywoodland (2006), Keith in The Rainbow Kid (2015), Chief Borton in It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019), and George in Through Black Spruce (2018).

His voice acting includes Gordon, Diesel 10, and Splatter in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000), Dr. Chu in The Pecola Series, and reprising Gordon in the U.S. dub of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (2021–present). Other voice roles include Reverend McGhee in Bob and Doug and characters in Iggy Arbuckle.

Beyond acting, he is an award-winning newspaper columnist, children’s author, and motivational speaker, often addressing his experience as a colorectal cancer survivor. His career spans over 30 years, with notable contributions to both Canadian and international entertainment.

Awards and Nominations

• Won: Canadian Comedy Award (details not specified, likely for improv or comedic roles at The Second City) No individual nominations are documented, though he was part of the ensemble for It (MTV Movie & TV Awards, Best On-Screen Team, 2018). His work as a columnist also earned unspecified awards.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @neilcrone

Personal Life

Neil Crone resides in Toronto, Canada, and is married to Kathryn Kelly, though the date of their marriage is not specified. No children are documented, per available sources.

As a colorectal cancer survivor, he serves as the National Spokesperson for the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada and Colon Cancer Canada, advocating for awareness and prevention. Details about his hobbies, personal interests, or family life are scarce, as he prioritizes privacy.

He has avoided major controversies, maintaining a positive public image centered on his career and cancer advocacy. His work as a motivational speaker often draws on his personal experiences, inspiring audiences with his resilience and humor.

Filmography

• The Killing Machine (1994, film) – Crafts Service Man
• Spencer: A Savage Place (1995, film) – Nurse
• Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling (1995, TV movie) – Supporting role
• The Abduction (1996, TV movie) – Supporting role
• Wind at My Back (1996–2000, TV series) – Ollie Jefferson
• Noddy (1999–2000, TV series) – Bud Topper
• Pushing Tin (1999, film) – Supporting role
• Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000, film) – Gordon / Diesel 10 / Splatter (voice)
• Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story (2002, TV miniseries) – Supporting role
• Cube 2: Hypercube (2002, film) – Jerry Whitehall
• I Love Mummy (2002–2003, TV series) – Ed Barnes
• American Psycho 2: All American Girl (2002, film) – Supporting role
• Power Play (2002, TV series) – Supporting role
• Against the Ropes (2004, film) – Supporting role
• New York Minute (2004, film) – Officer Strauss
• Hollywoodland (2006, film) – Chuck
• Little Mosque on the Prairie (2007–2012, TV series) – Fred Tupper
• Iggy Arbuckle (2007, animated series) – Voice work
• Bob and Doug (2009, animated series) – Reverend McGhee (voice)
• Really Me (2011–2013, TV series) – Ray Cooper
• Warehouse 13 (2013, TV series) – Supporting role
• Murdoch Mysteries (2013–2016, TV series) – Chief Crown Attorney Gordon
• The Rainbow Kid (2015, film) – Keith
• It (2017, film) – Chief Borton
• Through Black Spruce (2018, film) – George
• When Hope Calls (2019, 2021, TV series) – Ronnie Stewart
• One Starry Christmas (2014, TV movie) – Supporting role
• Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (2021–present, animated series) – Gordon (voice)

Net Worth

Neil Crone’s net worth is estimated at $1 million to $5 million, derived from his extensive work in television (Little Mosque on the Prairie, Murdoch Mysteries), film (It, Hollywoodland), and voice acting (Thomas & Friends). Additional income comes from his work as a newspaper columnist, children’s author, and motivational speaker. Estimates vary, with some sources citing $3–$5 million, while others suggest up to $10 million, likely inflated due to unverified claims about Yeezy sneakers.