Louise Marleau

Louise Marleau is a Canadian actress from Montreal, Quebec, known for a long career in film, television, and theatre.

Louise Marleau is a Canadian actress from Montreal, Quebec, known for a long career in film, television, and theatre. She began acting as a child and won the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for *A Woman in Transit* (1984). Marleau is a significant figure in Quebec and Canadian performing arts, with award-winning work in Canadian film and theatre.

Early life and training

Louise Marleau was born in Montreal and started performing in childhood. She later studied subjects including literature, art history, psychology, and dramatic arts before building her professional career.

Career in film and television

Marleau appeared in numerous French- and English-language productions, with notable screen credits including *Heartbreak*, *A Woman in Transit*, *Contamination*, and *Anne Trister*. Her work spans several decades and includes both leading and supporting roles.

Stage career

She also had an extensive theatre career and performed with major Canadian theatrical companies, including the Stratford Festival. Her stage work included plays by Molière, Feydeau, Genet, Cocteau, and Shakespeare.

Awards and recognition

Marleau received major recognition for her film performances, including the Genie Award in 1985 and a Montreal World Film Festival acting award in 1979. These honours established her as one of Quebec cinema’s prominent performers.