Andrée Pelletier (born August 24, 1951) is a Canadian actress, screenwriter and film director.[1] As an actress, she is a five-time Canadian Film Award and Genie Award nominee, receiving nominations for Best Actress at the 29th Canadian Film Awards in 1978 for her performance as Marie-Anne Gaboury in the film Marie-Anne,[2] at the 2nd Genie Awards in 1981 for The Handyman (L'Homme à tout faire),[3] at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983 for Latitude 55°[4] and at the 6th Genie Awards in 1985 for Walls,[5] and a Best Supporting Actress nominee at the 8th Genie Awards in 1987 for Bach and Broccoli (Bach et Bottine).[6]
Andrée Pelletier | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 24, 1951 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | The Handyman (L'Homme à tout faire), Latitude 55°, Walls |
She later turned to screenwriting, including the films The Peanut Butter Solution, Nénette and Karmina, and directed the films Anchor Zone[7] and Voodoo Dolls.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, she is the daughter of Gérard Pelletier, a former journalist and diplomat.[8]