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Benoît McGinnis

Benoît McGinnis is a Canadian actor from Quebec known for work in theatre, film, and television.

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

Benoît McGinnis is a Canadian actor from Quebec known for work in theatre, film, and television. He graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 2001 and received a Genie Award nomination for his supporting role in *Le Banquet*.

Early life and education

Benoît McGinnis was born in Laval, Quebec, Canada, and studied at the National Theatre School of Canada, graduating in 2001.

Career

He has worked in theatre, film, and television since 2001, with credits in productions such as *Le Banquet*, *Heartbeats*, and *Les hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin*.

Recognition

McGinnis received a Genie Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in *Le Banquet*.

Selected filmography

Publicly listed credits include *Le Banquet* (2008), *Heartbeats* (2010), and *The Hair of the Beast* (2010), along with television appearances in Quebec productions.

Key facts

  • McGinnis is a Quebec-based Canadian actor.
  • He graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 2001.
  • He was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for *Le Banquet*.
  • His screen credits include *Heartbeats*, *The Hair of the Beast*, and *Le Banquet*.
  • He has also appeared in television series such as *Les hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin*.
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Canadian context

McGinnis is a Canadian, Quebec-based performer whose career has been built mainly in francophone theatre, film, and television.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Benoît McGinnis?
He is a Canadian actor from Quebec known for theatre, film, and television work.
Where is Benoît McGinnis from?
He was born in Laval, Quebec, Canada.
What is Benoît McGinnis known for?
He is known for roles in *Le Banquet*, *Heartbeats*, and *The Hair of the Beast*.
Did Benoît McGinnis receive any awards recognition?
He was nominated for a Genie Award for his supporting performance in *Le Banquet*.
What did Benoît McGinnis study?
He graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 2001.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beno%C3%AEt_McGinnis
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, occupation, years active, education, and Genie Award nomination.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1842328/
    Supports: Film credits including Heartbeats, The Hair of the Beast, and Le Banquet.
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beno%C3%AEt_McGinnis
    Supports: Birth in Laval, Quebec, Canadian nationality, education, and actor biography.
  4. Théâtre National de Montréal — https://tnm.qc.ca/biographies/benoit-mcginnis
    Supports: Theatre career and biography details.