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Andrée Lachapelle

Acting

5.0 Popularity Nov 13, 1931 (88 years old) Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Andrée Lachapelle (November 13, 1931 – November 21, 2019) was a French Canadian actress. Born in Montreal, she trained at age 14 at the Studio XV theatre school under Gerard Vleminckx, later attended teacher's college and taught elementary school for a few years. In 1952 she met actor Robert Gado...

Biography

Andrée Lachapelle (November 13, 1931 – November 21, 2019) was a French Canadian actress. Born in Montreal, she trained at age 14 at the Studio XV theatre school under Gerard Vleminckx, later attended teacher's college and taught elementary school for a few years. In 1952 she met actor Robert Gadouas, performed with him, and had three children before his death in 1969. She later appeared in plays by Michel Tremblay, Samuel Beckett and Tennessee Williams and in the films Rope Around the Neck (La corde au cou), YUL 871, Laura Laur, Léolo, Cap Tourmente, Route 132, The Last Escape and Don't Let the Angels Fall.

In 1985, Andrée Lachapelle was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1997, she was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec.

On November 21, 2019, Lachapelle died via assisted suicide at the age of 88 following a battle with cancer. She posthumously won the Prix Iris for Best Actress at the 22nd Quebec Cinema Awards, for her final performance in the film And the Birds Rained Down (Il pleuvait des oiseaux).

Filmography 39

2019
And the Birds Rained Down Movie

as Marie-Desneige

2015
The Passion of Augustine Movie

as Mère Marie-Stéphane

2013
The Meteor Movie

as The Mother (voice)

2010
Route 132 Movie

as Alberta

2010
The Last Escape Movie

as La mere

2009
Yamaska TV

as Florence Bergman

2007
Shooting Stars TV

as Mme Lapointe

2006
2005
2004
Daniel and the Superdogs Movie

as Grandmother

2004
2004
Grande Ourse TV

as Madame Sylvestre

2000
Albertine in Five Times Movie

as Albertine 60 ans

1994
Hands of History Movie

Administrative Assistant

1993
Cap Tourmente Movie

as Jeanne O'Neil

Photos 3

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday November 13, 1931 (88 years old)
Died November 21, 2019
Place of Birth Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Years Active 1964 - 2019
Popularity 5.0
Career Stats
39 Total Credits
28 Movie Roles
9 TV Roles
3 Photos