Rita Lafontaine
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieFrench Immersion
2011
Rhéuna Tremblay, Grandmother
movieA Life Begins
2010
Mariette
movieNoémie: Le secret
2009
Madame Lumbago
movieSeducing Doctor Lewis
2003
Hélène Lesage
Les Super Mamies
2002
Monique Durand
movieMon amie Max
1994
Madame Brabant
Santa Maria
1994
Maria Landry
movieLa vie fantôme
1992
Claire
movieLe grand jour
1988
Lucille
movieThe Revolving Doors
1988
Madame Beaumont
movieThe Alley Cat
1985
Mme. Boissonneault
movieThe Lady of Colours
1985
Soeur Honorine
movieThe Late Blossom
1977
Gisèle Lapointe
movieTalk About Love
1976
Grande Admiratrice de Jeannot
movieThe Mob
1975
Épouse du directeur
movieO.K.... Laliberté
1973
Caissière d'épicerie
movieKamouraska
1973
Une servante
movieFrançoise Durocher, waitress
1972
Françoise Durocher
En pièces détachées
Madame Bernier, une voisine