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Carole Laure

Carole Laure is a Canadian actress, singer, director, screenwriter, and producer from Shawinigan, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Carole Laure is a Canadian actress, singer, director, screenwriter, and producer from Shawinigan, Quebec. She became known in French-Canadian cinema in the 1970s and later built a parallel music career, often collaborating with Lewis Furey. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2013 for her international career in the arts.

Early life

Carole Laure was born Carole Champagne in Shawinigan, Quebec, and was adopted as a child. Sources describe her early interest in music and performance before she entered film.

Acting career

Laure first became widely known through Quebec cinema, especially her collaborations with Gilles Carle. Her film work later extended to international productions in France and Hollywood.

Music career

Laure developed a parallel career as a singer, debuting with Alibis in 1978. Much of her recording and stage work was created in collaboration with Lewis Furey.

Other work and recognition

In addition to acting and singing, Laure has directed, written, and produced films. Her contributions to Canadian arts were recognized with appointment to the Order of Canada.

Key facts

  • Carole Laure began her film career in Quebec and became one of the prominent French-Canadian stars of the 1970s.
  • She collaborated frequently with director Gilles Carle in film early in her career.
  • She released her debut album, Alibis, in 1978 and continued recording and touring with Lewis Furey.
  • She has worked in several artistic roles, including acting, singing, directing, writing, and producing.
  • She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2013.
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Canadian context

Carole Laure is a major figure in Quebec and Canadian cultural history, with a career that spans French-Canadian cinema, music, and international artistic work. She is also an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Carole Laure?
She is a Canadian actress and singer who also works as a director, screenwriter, and producer.
Where was Carole Laure born?
She was born in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada.
What is Carole Laure's birth name?
Her birth name is Carole Champagne.
What is Carole Laure best known for?
She is best known for her work in French-Canadian cinema and for her music collaborations with Lewis Furey.
When did Carole Laure release her first album?
She released her debut album, Alibis, in 1978.
What honour did Carole Laure receive in Canada?
She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2013.

References

  1. TIFF Canadian Film Encyclopedia — https://cfe.tiff.net/canadianfilmencyclopedia/content/bios/carole-laure
    Supports: Biography, origin in Shawinigan, adoption, film career, collaboration with Gilles Carle and Lewis Furey, Order of Canada recognition
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_Laure
    Supports: Birth date, collaborations with Lewis Furey, appointment as Officer of the Order of Canada, debut album Alibis
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_Laure
    Supports: Filmography, musical career, albums, concerts, collaboration with Lewis Furey
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491021/
    Supports: Birth date, adoption background, film debut, acting and singing career