Denise Pelletier was a Canadian actress who is best known for Tit Coq (1953), Bingo (1974), and Dubois et fils (1961).
Personal and Family Life
Denise Pelletier was born on May 22, 1923, in Saint-Jovite, Québec, Canada. She was married to Émile Zarov, and together they had one child. Her brother was Gilles Pelletier, who was also involved in the arts. Denise was honored by the Canadian Arts Council weeks before her passing.
Death and Legacy
Denise Pelletier passed away on May 24, 1976, in Montréal, Québec, Canada. She was interred at Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery. Her contributions to theater and drama earned her the Molson Prize and the title of Officer of the Order of Canada. A theater and award in her name were established to honor her remarkable legacy in performing arts.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Qui perd gagne | Rosa St-Amour |
| 1974 | Night Cap | Short |
| 1974 | La petite patrie | Mme Rodier |
| 1974 | Bingo | Mme. Gendron |
| 1973 | Témoignages | 1 episode |
| 1972 | Les indrogables | Short |
| 1970-1975 | Mont-Joye | France Joyal |
| 1968 | Manuel | TV Mini Series |
| 1968 | Virginie | TV Mini Series |
| 1966 | Henry V | Queen Isabel |
| 1956-1965 | Le téléthéâtre de Radio-Canada | La mère Juliette |
| 1965 | Rope Around the Neck | Lucienne |
| 1962 | Le temps des lilas | Marguerite |