Huguette Oligny
Known for Acting · 21 credits
- Born
- 1922-01-31
- Died
- 2013-05-09
- Place of birth
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Also known as
- Hugette Oligny
Biography
Huguette Oligny (January 31, 1922 - May 9, 2013) was a Canadian actress active in theatre, film and television.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, to a French-Canadian father and French mother, she began her theatrical career in 1939. Though mostly known for having played the great classics of French theatre she also performed in modern Quebec plays, notably by Michel Tremblay. She married Gratien Gélinas, a great pioneer of Quebec theatre, in 1973. Her first marriage to Marcel Alexandre, with whom she had two children, ended in divorce.
In 1984 she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Companion in 1996. In 1999 she was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec.
Source: Article "Huguette Oligny" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (17)
Shooting Star
2005
The Book of Eve
2002
as Mrs. Cooper
Les lumières de ma ville
1950
as Hélène Clément
Pousse mais pousse égal
1975
as Mme Gagnon
Kamouraska
1973
as La mère d'Élisabeth
La pension des étranges
2004
as Émilienne
Silver Rivers
2002
as Self
The Capture
2007
as Lucille
The Late Blossom
1977
as Marie Lapointe
Premier juillet, le film
2004
as Mme Biron
Bye Bye Victor
1989
Pendant ce temps...
1998
Amanita Pestilens
1963
as Louise Martin
Louise
2005
as Denise
The Big Snake of the World
1999
Bonjour là, bonjour
1993
Huguette Oligny, le goût de vivre
2013
as Self
About Huguette Oligny
Huguette Oligny (January 31, 1922 - May 9, 2013) was a Canadian actress active in theatre, film and television. Born in Montreal, Quebec, to a French-Canadian father and French mother, she began her theatrical career in 1939. Though mostly known for having played the great classics of French theatre she also performed in modern Quebec plays, notably by Michel Tremblay. She married Gratien Gélinas, a great pioneer of Quebec theatre, in 1973. Her first marriage to Marcel Alexandre, with whom she had two children, ended in divorce. In 1984 she wa… With 21 credits spanning from 1950 to 2013, Huguette Oligny has appeared in 17 films and 4 TV shows.
Fans searching for Huguette Oligny movies, Huguette Oligny filmography, or the latest projects starring Huguette Oligny can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Huguette Oligny Movies
- Shooting Star (2005)
- The Book of Eve (2002) — as Mrs. Cooper
- Les lumières de ma ville (1950) — as Hélène Clément
- Pousse mais pousse égal (1975) — as Mme Gagnon
- Kamouraska (1973) — as La mère d'Élisabeth
Where to Watch Huguette Oligny Films
Most Huguette Oligny movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Huguette Oligny, check our movies catalogue and browse page.