Lionel Villeneuve

Lionel Villeneuve (April 9, 1925 - November 30, 2000) was a Canadian actor from Quebec.[1]

Born in Roberval, Quebec,[2] he began his career as a member of the stage troupe Compagnons de Saint-Laurent, and studied acting under François Rozet.[3] He was best known for his performances as Jos Poulin in Mon oncle Antoine,[4] and Léopold in the theatrical premiere of Michel Tremblay's À toi, pour toujours, ta Marie-Lou.[3]

He was married to actress Hélène Loiselle.[5] His final film role, the short drama film Romain et Juliette, premiered just a few weeks before his death.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Jennifer Couëlle, "Lionel Villeneuve, tel un chêne". La Presse, December 2, 2000.
  2. ↑ "Le comédien québécois Lionel Villeneuve meurt d'une hémorragie cérébrale". TVA Nouvelles, November 30, 2000.
  3. 1 2 Gaetan Charlebois, "Villeneuve, Lionel". Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia, February 26, 2019.
  4. ↑ Jim Leach, "Mon oncle Antoine". The Canadian Encyclopedia, September 21, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Hélène Loiselle 1928-2013 - Entre émotion et délicatesse". Le Devoir (in French). August 9, 2013.
  6. ↑ "A sampling of shorts at the fest". Playback, September 3, 2001.
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