Rita Lafontaine

Rita Lafontaine was a Canadian actress best known for her roles in Seducing Doctor Lewis (2003), Le retour (1996), and Le soleil se lève en retard (1977). Born on June 8, 1939, in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada, she had a significant impact on Canadian French drama throughout her career.

Personal and Family Life

Rita Lafontaine was married to Jacques Dufour until her passing on April 4, 2016. They were together for many years and had a daughter named Elsa Lessonini. Rita was recognized for her contributions to the arts, receiving the title of Officer of the Order of Canada in 2005.

Death and Legacy

Rita Lafontaine passed away on April 4, 2016, in Montréal, Québec, Canada, due to complications from an intestinal condition. Her legacy continues through her impactful performances in film and television that resonate with actors and audiences alike.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Noémie: Le secret 2009-12-11 Madame Lumbago
Les portes tournantes 1988-05-26 Madame Beaumont
La vie fantôme 1992-05-26
Mon amie Max 1994-11-01 Madame Brabant
Parlez-nous d’amour 1976-09-23 Grande Admiratrice de Jeannot
Le soleil se lève en retard 1977-02-11 Gisèle Lapointe
La grande séduction 2003-05-20 Hélène Lesage
Kamouraska 1973-07-18 Une servante
Ti-Mine, Bernie pis la gang… 1976-01-01 Linda
La gammick 1975-02-27 Épouse du directeur
Soho 1994-03-28
Je suis loin de toi mignonne 1976-11-03 Thérèse
L’homme idéal 1996-05-29 Mere de Lucie
Les vautours 1975-03-20
O.K…. Laliberté 1973-11-01 Caissière d’épicerie
La dame en couleurs 1985-01-29 Soeur Honorine
Les grands enfants 1980-04-24
Françoise Durocher, Waitress 1972-01-01
Tiens-toi bien après les oreilles à papa… 1971-12-25
L’âge de la machine 1978-02-19
French Immersion 2011-10-07 Rhéuna Tremblay, Grandmother
Le matou 1985-08-28 Mme. Boissonneault
Il était une fois dans l’Est 1974-05-26 Manon
Le Cœur au poing 1998-09-14 Rita
Le Banquier 2007-01-24 Self
La petite séduction 2006-05-01 Self
Viens voir les comédiens 2002-09-20 Self
Avec un grand A 1986-02-19
Les Super Mamies 2002-01-09 Monique Durand
Santa Maria 1994-09-07 Maria Landry