Gratien Gélinas

Canadian actor and playwright

Gratien Gélinas - Canadian actor and playwright
Born

1909
116 years ago

Died

March 16th, 1999
26 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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Contributed significantly to Canadian theater through acting, directing, and playwriting. Founded the first French-language theater company in Canada, La Compagnie des Deux Mondes, and created several important works that reflect social themes. Some prominent plays include 'Bousille and the Just,' which addressed the struggles of working-class individuals. Acted in the acclaimed play 'The Black Donnellys' and was pivotal in the development of a distinctly Canadian theatrical voice.

Founded La Compagnie des Deux Mondes

Wrote 'Bousille and the Just'

Acted in 'The Black Donnellys'

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