Andrée Pelletier facts for kids

Andrée Pelletier, born on August 24, 1951, is a talented Canadian artist. She is known for her work as an actress, a writer for films, and a film director. She has been recognized many times for her acting skills.

She was born in Montreal, Quebec. Her father was Gérard Pelletier, who was a journalist and diplomat.

A Star on Screen

Early Acting Roles

Andrée Pelletier started her career as an actress. She became well-known for her strong performances in movies. She was nominated for several important awards in Canada. These awards celebrate the best in Canadian film.

Award Nominations

Andrée Pelletier was nominated five times for top acting awards. These include the Canadian Film Awards and the Genie Awards.

• In 1978, she was nominated for Best Actress. This was for her role as Marie-Anne Gaboury in the movie Marie-Anne.
• In 1981, she received another Best Actress nomination. This was for her work in The Handyman (also known as L'Homme à tout faire).
• She was nominated again in 1983 for Best Actress. This time it was for the film Latitude 55°.
• In 1985, she got another Best Actress nomination. This was for her role in the movie Walls.
• Later, in 1987, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. This nomination was for her part in Bach and Broccoli (also called Bach et Bottine).

Behind the Camera

Writing and Directing Films

After her successful acting career, Andrée Pelletier also started working behind the scenes. She became a screenwriter, which means she wrote scripts for movies. Some of the films she wrote include The Peanut Butter Solution, Nénette, and Karmina.

She also became a film director. As a director, she was in charge of making the movies. Her directing work includes the films Anchor Zone and Voodoo Dolls.

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