Joe

Joe

2002•9m•8.5/10

AnimationHistory

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.5/10(2)

This animated short tells the story of Seraphim "Joe" Fortes, one of Vancouver's most beloved citizens. Born in the West Indies, Joe Fortes swam in English Bay for over than 30 years. A self-appointed lifeguard at first, he became so famous that the city of Vancouver finally rewarded him with a salary for doing what he loved best.

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EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Blu Mankuma

Blu Mankuma

Joe Fortes (voice)

Richard de Klerk

Richard de Klerk

Maria Fierro

Shirley Milliner

Janyse Jaud

Janyse Jaud

Colin Murdock

Colin Murdock

Michael Dobson

Michael Dobson

Laara Sadiq

Laara Sadiq

Terry Klassen

Katya Virshilas

Nickol Tschenscher

Natasha Vasiluk

Natasha Vasiluk

Eric Savics

Michal Suchánek

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