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Pierre-Yves Cardinal

Pierre-Yves Cardinal is a Canadian film and television actor from Quebec, born on 24 July 1978.

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

Pierre-Yves Cardinal is a Canadian film and television actor from Quebec, born on 24 July 1978. He is best known for playing Francis in Xavier Dolan's *Tom at the Farm*, a performance that earned him major Canadian award nominations and a Jutra Award win.

Early life and background

Pierre-Yves Cardinal was born in Quebec, Canada, on 24 July 1978. Sources describe him as a Quebec-based Canadian actor.

Career

Cardinal has worked in both film and television. Publicly cited credits include *Polytechnique*, *Mommy*, *Tom at the Farm*, and *The Nature of Love*.

Breakthrough role

He gained wider recognition for playing Francis in *Tom at the Farm* (2013). That performance brought him a Canadian Screen Award nomination and a Jutra Award win.

Awards and recognition

Cardinal has received recognition from Canadian and Quebec film awards bodies. His later work also brought a Prix Iris nomination for Best Actor for *The Nature of Love*.

Key facts

  • Canadian film and television actor from Quebec.
  • Born 24 July 1978.
  • Best known for role as Francis in *Tom at the Farm*.
  • Won Jutra Award for Best Supporting Actor for that role.
  • Nominated for Canadian Screen Award and Prix Iris.
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Canadian context

Cardinal is a Quebec-born Canadian actor whose work has been recognised by Canadian and Quebec award bodies, making him relevant to Canadian film and television audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pierre-Yves Cardinal?
He is a Canadian film and television actor from Quebec, best known for *Tom at the Farm*.
When was Pierre-Yves Cardinal born?
He was born on 24 July 1978.
What is Pierre-Yves Cardinal known for?
He is most closely associated with his role as Francis in Xavier Dolan's *Tom at the Farm*.
What awards has he won?
He won the Jutra Award for Best Supporting Actor for *Tom at the Farm*.
Has Pierre-Yves Cardinal been nominated for major awards?
Yes. He received Canadian Screen Award and Prix Iris nominations for his film work.
What are some of his other notable credits?
Publicly listed credits include *Polytechnique*, *Mommy*, and *The Nature of Love*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre-Yves_Cardinal
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, and major award recognition.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3240720/
    Supports: Birthplace, occupation, and selected film credits.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/pierre-yves-cardinal/umc.cpc.78gtbj6fruuufoifo5y2yqy1y
    Supports: Canadian actor description and award recognition for *Tom at the Farm* and *The Nature of Love*.
  4. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre-Yves_Cardinal
    Supports: Canadian actor identity and recognition for *Tom à la ferme*.