Rita Lafontaine

    Rita Lafontaine

    June 8, 1939 (85 years old) in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

    Rita Lafontaine (8 June 1939 – 4 April 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.

    Known For

    La petite séductionLa petite séduction
    Viens voir les comédiensViens voir les comédiens
    Avec un grand AAvec un grand A
    Le BanquierLe Banquier
    Seducing Doctor LewisSeducing Doctor Lewis

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