Rita Lafontaine
Acting / Production / Writing / Creator
Biography
Rita Lafontaine (June 8, 1939 – April 4, 2016) was a Canadian theatre, film, and television actor. Born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. She has been described as the muse of playwright Michel Tremblay and director André Brassard. Her career spanned over fifty years and left an "indelible mark on Québec theatre, film and television". She is a four-time recipient of the Gémeaux Award; three times for Best Lead Actress and once for Best Supporting Actress. She was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2005 and an Officer of the National Order of Quebec in 2011.
Personal Information
Place of Birth
Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
About
Acting, Male
Birthday
08 June 1939, 86 years old
Known For
Filmography
Production
Writing
Creator