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Villeneuve, Lionel

Lionel Villeneuve
Lionel Villeneuve

Magnificent Quebec-based actor who had a solid career in film and television as well as on stage. He was born (c.) April 10, 1925 in Roberval, Quebec. lionel Villeneuve died in Sainte-Hyacinthe, Quebec, November 30, 2000 of a cerebral haemorrhage.

He began his career with Compagnons de Saint-Laurent, and studied with François Rozet. By 1966, he was performing at the Théâtre de L'Égrégore (Oncle Vania/Uncle Vanya) and soon was playing theatres across the province (notably at Théâtre du Rideau Vert - Les Jouets, 1964, and in an astounding performance in the Théâtre du Trident production of A toi, pour toujours, ta Marie-Lou, 1972). He also appeared in the premiere of Pan Bouyoucas' Le Cerf-volant (Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui, 1995).

Lionel Villeneuve with Benôit Vermeulen in Normand Chaurette's Le Petit Navire, directed by Gervais Gaudreault for Le Caroussel
Lionel Villeneuve with Benôit Vermeulen (foreground) in Normand Chaurette's Le Petit Navire, directed by Gervais Gaudreault for Le Caroussel

His performances were marked by a rumbling voice that suggested a barely simmering rage or sadness.

He was married to actor Hélène Loiselle.

Profile by Gaetan Charlebois.

Last updated 2019-02-26