Pierre Collin Wins Best Supporting Actor at 6th Jutra Awards for Seducing Doctor Lewis
Canadian actor Pierre Collin earned widespread recognition for his performance in the 2003 film Seducing Doctor Lewis (La Grande Séduction), capturing the Jutra Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 6th Jutra Awards in 2004, en.wikipedia.org reported. Born on July 18, 1938, Collin built a decades-long career spanning stage and screen before passing away on July 27, 2023, at the age of 85.
From Avant-Garde Stage to Television Roles
Collin launched his professional acting career in the 1960s with the avant-garde theatre troupe Les Apprentis-Sorciers, working as both an actor and stage director. That early theatrical foundation led to extensive television work. His television credits include appearances in Onzième spéciale as Marc-André in 1988, Archibald as an inspector in 1991, and Scoop as Vice-President des Castors in 1992. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, he accepted diverse supporting roles, playing Antoine “Coton” Morisseau in Radio Enfer in 1997, Maurice in Fred-dy in 2001, and Detective Lebrun in René Lévesque in 2006.
Collin Maintains a Steady Presence in Television Series
As his career extended into the 2010s, Collin maintained a steady presence in television series. He portrayed Yvon Lamontagne in Unité 9 between 2012 and 2013, Claude Lavergne in Toute la vérité from 2012 to 2014, and an old man in Les beaux malaises between 2015 and 2017. He also played Adélard Lebrun in Madame Lebrun from 2015 to 2019 and appeared as Claude Côté in Victor Lessard in 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pierre Collin
When was Pierre Collin born and when did he die?
Pierre Collin was born on July 18, 1938, and died on July 27, 2023, at the age of 85.
Which film earned Pierre Collin a Jutra Award?
Collin won the Jutra Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 6th Jutra Awards in 2004 for his role in the 2003 film Seducing Doctor Lewis (La Grande Séduction).
Which theatre troupe did Collin join in the 1960s?
He began his career in the 1960s with the avant-garde theatre troupe Les Apprentis-Sorciers.
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