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 |