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Benoît Gouin

Benoît Gouin is a Canadian actor from Pointe-du-Lac, Quebec, born in 1961.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Benoît Gouin is a Canadian actor from Pointe-du-Lac, Quebec, born in 1961. He is known for film and television roles in Quebec productions, including performances in Québec-Montréal and Gabrielle, for which he received Jutra Award nominations.

Early life and training

Benoît Gouin was born on January 27, 1961, in Pointe-du-Lac, Quebec. He graduated from the Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Québec in 1986.

Career

Gouin has worked in French-language film and television in Quebec. His credits span feature films, series, and stage-related work, with roles in productions such as Québec-Montréal, Gabrielle, and Antigone. His film credits include Love and Magnets, The Broken Line, I Killed My Mother, Antigone, and My Mother's Men. His television credits include Les grands procès, Fortier, Les Hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin, and La Faille.

Recognition

He is best known for being a two-time Jutra Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor. The nominations recognized his performances in Québec-Montréal and Gabrielle.

Personal life

Available biographical sources state that Gouin is married to literary translator Maryse Warda.

Key facts

  • Benoît Gouin was born on January 27, 1961, in Pointe-du-Lac, Quebec.
  • He is a Canadian actor whose work has appeared mainly in Quebec film and television productions.
  • He received Jutra Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for Québec-Montréal in 2003 and Gabrielle in 2014.
  • His film credits include Love and Magnets, The Broken Line, I Killed My Mother, Antigone, and My Mother's Men.
  • He is married to literary translator Maryse Warda.
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Canadian context

Gouin is part of Quebec’s French-language screen industry and is best known to Canadian audiences for work in Quebec cinema and television.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Benoît Gouin?
He is a Canadian actor from Quebec, known for film and television roles in French-language productions.
When was Benoît Gouin born?
He was born on January 27, 1961.
What is Benoît Gouin known for?
He is best known for Québec-Montréal and Gabrielle, and for multiple Quebec film and television appearances.
Has Benoît Gouin received awards or nominations?
He was nominated twice for the Jutra Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Québec-Montréal and Gabrielle.
Is Benoît Gouin married?
Yes. Source material states that he is married to literary translator Maryse Warda.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beno%C3%AEt_Gouin
    Supports: Birth date and place, occupation, Jutra Award nominations, selected filmography, and spouse.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm0332259/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, and selected known-for credits.
  3. La Presse — https://www.lapresse.ca/cinema/entrevues/2022-08-05/benoit-gouin-en-10-roles.php
    Supports: Career context and selected roles in Quebec cinema.
  4. Qui Joue Qui — https://quijouequi.com/personnes/benoit-gouin
    Supports: Quebec acting credits and Gémeaux-related recognition.