Linda Wilscam facts for kids
Linda Wilscam, born in 1949, is a Canadian actor, educator, and writer. She is well-known for her role as Picotine in the popular television series Picotine which aired on Radio Canada during the 1970s.
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Discovering Linda Wilscam's Career
Early Life and Training
Linda Wilscam is the daughter of Maurice Wilscam and Gabrielle Arsenault. She studied acting at the Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Montréal. She graduated from this famous drama school in 1971. This training helped her prepare for a career in theatre and television.
Becoming Picotine
Linda Wilscam first created the fun character Picotine for summer theatre shows. She then brought Picotine to television. She starred in the TV series Picotine from 1971 to 1976. This show became very popular with young viewers.
Writing for Young Audiences
After her time as Picotine, Linda Wilscam started writing. From 1976 to 1995, she wrote scripts for many TV shows made for young people. Some of these popular series included Iniminimagimo, Alexandre et le Roi, and Une faim de loup. Her writing helped entertain and educate children for many years.
Inspiring Future Artists
Linda Wilscam also shared her knowledge by teaching. She taught theatre at McGill University, a well-known university. Later, she taught at the Cégep de Sainte-Thérèse. In 1995, she began teaching at the Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe. She has helped many students learn about acting and theatre.
Picotine's Adventures in Books
Beyond television, Linda Wilscam also wrote several novels. These books were based on the Picotine television series. They allowed fans to continue enjoying Picotine's adventures in a new way.
- Picotine et l’Homme aux Ballons
- Picotine et le bout du monde
- Picotine et le Prince des vents
