Rita Lafontaine
Acting•Born June 8, 1939•Died April 4, 2016 (age 76)•Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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.
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Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJune 8, 1939
Day of DeathApril 4, 2016
Place of BirthTrois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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