Rita Lafontaine
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.
Filmography (34 titles)
3.3MovieFrench Immersion
Rhéuna Tremblay, Grandmother · 2011
5.2MovieA Life Begins
Mariette · 2010
5.1MovieNoémie: Le secret
Madame Lumbago · 2009
1.0ShowLe Banquier
Self · 2007
La petite séduction
Self · 2006
6.9MovieSeducing Doctor Lewis
Hélène Lesage · 2003
ShowViens voir les comédiens
Self · 2002
Les Super Mamies
Monique Durand · 2002
MovieLa naissance d'une messe
2002
5.4MovieStreetheart
Rita · 1998
4.5MovieThe Ideal Man
Maman · 1996
5.7MovieMon amie Max
Madame Brabant · 1994
Santa Maria
Maria Landry · 1994
Soho
1994
5.5MovieLa vie fantôme
Claire · 1992
MovieLe grand jour
Lucille · 1988
6.1MovieThe Revolving Doors
Madame Beaumont · 1988
ShowAvec un grand A
1986
5.1MovieThe Alley Cat
Mme. Boissonneault · 1985
9.0MovieChild of the Andes
Voice · 1985
6.2MovieThe Lady of Colours
Soeur Honorine · 1985
10.0MovieLes grands enfants
1980
The Machine Age
1978
8.0MovieThe Late Blossom
Gisèle Lapointe · 1977
5.0MovieFar Away From You, Darling
Thérèse · 1976
9.0MovieTalk About Love
Grande Admiratrice de Jeannot · 1976
8.5MovieTi-Mine, Bernie pis la gang…
Linda · 1976
7.0MovieLes vautours
1975
7.1MovieThe Mob
Épouse du directeur · 1975
5.3MovieOnce Upon a Time in the East
Manon · 1974