Robert Gadouas
Robert Gadouas was a Canadian actor from Quebec, born in Montreal and active in the province's theatre scene.
Robert Gadouas was a Canadian actor from Quebec, born in Montreal and active in the province's theatre scene. He was a co-founder of the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and founded the Théâtre du Demi-Siècle. He died by suicide in Montreal in 1969 at the age of 41.
Early life
Robert Gadouas was born in Montreal, Quebec, and later became known as a Canadian actor active in Quebec's theatre community.
Theatre career
Gadouas was associated with major French-language theatre work in Quebec. He co-founded the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and later founded the Théâtre du Demi-Siècle.
Family
He had children with actress Andrée Lachapelle, including Nathalie Gadouas and Daniel Gadouas, both of whom became associated with the performing arts.
Death
Robert Gadouas died by suicide in Montreal in 1969 at the age of 41.
Key facts
- Robert Gadouas was a Québécois actor born in Montreal.
- He was a co-founder of the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde.
- He founded the Théâtre du Demi-Siècle.
- He had children with actress Andrée Lachapelle, including Nathalie Gadouas and Daniel Gadouas.
- He died by suicide in Montreal in 1969 at age 41.
Robert Gadouas is a figure in Quebec theatre history and is relevant to Canadian performing arts, especially French-language theatre in Montreal.
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References
- French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_GadouasSupports: Birthplace, nationality, occupation, death in Montreal, age at death, and children Daniel Gadouas and Nathalie Gadouas
- Théâtralités — https://www.theatralites.com/post/28-septembreSupports: Birth in Montreal, co-founder of Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, founder of Théâtre du Demi-Siècle, relationship with Andrée Lachapelle, and death in 1969 at age 41
- French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathalie_GadouasSupports: Nathalie Gadouas as daughter of Robert Gadouas and Andrée Lachapelle
- French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_GadouasSupports: Daniel Gadouas as son of Robert Gadouas