About

Known credits:
15
Birthday:
1928-03-17
Place of birth:
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Website:
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Hélène Loiselle

Overview

Hélène Loiselle was a Canadian actress living and working in Quebec.

She was born in Montreal and studied acting with Charlotte Boisjoli, François Rozet, Jean Valcourt and Lucie de Vienne during the 1940s. Loiselle joined the theatre troupe Compagnons de Saint-Laurent and performed works by Jean Giraudoux, Racine, Edmond Rostand and Shakespeare. She spent two years in the early 1950s in Paris developing her technique. On her return, she performed in plays that included Chekhov's Three Sisters and Uncle Vanya, Antigone and Victor ou les Enfants au pouvoir.

In 1995, Loiselle received a Prix Gémeaux for her role in the television drama Sous un ciel variable. She also played several witches in the popular Radio Canada television show for children Fanfreluche.

Loiselle married the comedian Lionel Villeneuve; he died in 2000.

In 2006, she received the Prix Denise-Pelletier.

She died at the age of 85 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for a number of years.

Known for

Acting
2006 Dans les villes Actor Joséphine 59
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2005 Une chapelle blanche Actor N/A
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2001 Marriages Actor Maria 58
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2000 The Bottle Actor Yvonne 59
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1999 Post Mortem Actor Madame Faucher 59
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1991 Montreal Stories Actor Madeleine 58
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1989 Sous les draps, les étoiles Actor N/A
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1982 Sweet Lies and Tender Oaths Actor Rose-Alma Corriveau N/A
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1974 Orders Actor Marie Boudreau 59
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1973 Réjeanne Padovani Actor Mrs. Biron 58
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1972 Dirty Money Actor Mother 58
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1972 Françoise Durocher, Waitress Actor 59
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1971 Hold on to Daddy's Ears Actor N/A
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1971 Mon oncle Antoine Actor Madame Poulin 59
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1959 Il était une guerre Actor Monique épouse de Marcel N/A
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