Rémy Girard

Rémy Girard is a Canadian actor from Quebec known for his work in film, television and theatre.

Rémy Girard is a Canadian actor from Quebec known for his work in film, television and theatre. He is especially recognized for roles in *The Decline of the American Empire*, *The Barbarian Invasions*, *Incendies* and the Quebec film series *Les Boys*. Girard is a major figure in Quebec and Canadian screen culture, with a career that includes some of the best-known French-language films and television series in Canada.

Early life and training

Rémy Girard was born in Jonquière, Quebec, and studied at the Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Québec. His early career included small roles before he broke through in the mid-1980s.

Film career

Girard became nationally and internationally known through Denys Arcand's *The Decline of the American Empire* and later reprised a similar screen persona in *The Barbarian Invasions*. His film credits also include *Incendies*, *Jésus de Montréal* and *Monica la mitraille*. He frequently collaborated with filmmaker Denys Arcand, including in *L'Âge des ténèbres*.

Television and theatre

In Quebec, Girard is also known for recurring television and comedy roles, especially in *Les Bougon, c'est aussi ça la vie!* and *La Petite Vie*. He has also maintained an active stage career, with performances in both classical and contemporary theatre.

Recognition

Canadian entertainment sources credit Girard with major industry awards, including multiple Genie and Gemini wins and nominations. He is widely described as one of Quebec's most prominent actors. He won four Genie Awards and multiple Gemini Awards according to Canadian sources.