Gordon Lightfoot
| Born | November 17, 1938 |
| Hometown | Orillia, Canada |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Moon, Kim Hasse, Brita Olaisson |
| Children | Eric Lightfoot, Miles Lightfoot, Meredith Lightfoot, Fred Lightfoot, Ingrid Lightfoot |
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- EntertainmentLockport Union-Sun & Journal, N.Y.
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