Rémy Girard
Rémy Girard launched his career in theater, but it was his scene-stealing performance in "The Decline of the American Empire" (1986) that turned him into one of Canada's most celebrated actors. Girard was born on Aug. 10, 1950 in Jonquière, Québec, Canada. Encouraged by his politician father to study law, he attended Laval University, where Girard joined the Troupe des Treize theatre group. He dropped out six months before graduating and immersed himself in acting. While living in Québec City, Girard co-founded Le Theatre du Québec, a cabaret and guerilla-style troupe. He had minor roles on many television serials and in films before landing his breakthrough role in Denys Arcand's critically acclaimed drama "The Decline of the American Empire." The Genie Awards consistently recognized his performances, where he once held the record for the most honored performer regarding leading actor wins and nominations. Girard impressed critics and audiences with his range, whether playing a clumsy hockey coach on "Les Boys" (Société Radio-Canada, 2007- ) or when he delivered a heartfelt performance in "The Barbarian Invasions" (2003). Girard was reportedly in talks with Steven Spielberg for a role in "Munich" (2005), but was ultimately replaced by a French actor. He appeared in Hollywood productions in the mid-2000s with minor roles in the TV movie "Human Trafficking" (2005) and in the comedy "Blades of Glory" (2007). In 2011, Girard starred on the CBS action-comedy series "InSecurity" as a veteran national security and intelligence agent.
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Filmography
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No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Ababouiné | Unknown (Character) | - | 2024 |
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Testament | Jean-Michel Bouchard (Character) | - | 2023 |
95% | No Score Yet | Bones of Crows | Father Jacob (Character) | - | 2022 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | You Will Remember Me | Édouard Beauchemin (Character) | - | 2020 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Vinland Club | Frère Léon (Character) | - | 2020 |
89% | No Score Yet | And the Birds Rained Down | Tom (Character) | - | 2019 |
60% |
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The Fall of the American Empire | Sylvain "The Brain" Bigras (Character) | $2.9M | 2018 |
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Vote Bougon | Paul Bougon (Character) | - | 2016 |
80% |
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Boundaries | Paul Rivest (Character) | - | 2016 |
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When We Were Boys | Fred (Character) | - | 2013 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Hot Dog | Conrad (Character) | - | 2013 |
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Tough Luck | Réjean (Character) | - | 2010 |
91% |
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Incendies | Notaire Jean Lebel (Character) | $6.9M | 2010 |
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Cabotins | Marcel Lajoie (Character) | - | 2010 |
86% |
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7 Days | Hervé Mercure (Character) | - | 2010 |
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Father and Guns | Charles Bérubé (Character) | - | 2009 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Le Bonheur de Pierre | Michel (Character) | - | 2009 |
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Je me souviens | Unknown (Character) | - | 2009 |
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The American Trap | Lucien Rivard (Character) | - | 2008 |
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Bluff | Edmond (Character) | - | 2007 |
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Young Triffie's Been Made Away With | Dr. Percy Melrose (Character) | - | 2006 |
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The Year of the Hare | Richard Growe (Character) | - | 2006 |
56% |
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The Rocket | Tony Bergeron (Character) | - | 2005 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story |
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Human Trafficking | Unknown (Character) | - | 2005 |
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Les Boys IV | Stan (Character) | - | 2005 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Monica la mitraille | Morissette (Character) | - | 2004 |
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Machine Gun Molly | Maurice Morissette (Character) | - | 2004 |
81% |
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The Barbarian Invasions | Remy (Character) | $3.4M | 2003 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Choice | Claude-Armand Sheppard (Character) | - | 2003 |
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Séraphin: Heart of Stone | Mr. Laloge (Character) | - | 2002 |
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Les Boys III | Stan (Character) | $3.6M | 2001 |
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The Boys II | Stan (Character) | $4.3M | 1998 |
29% |
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Free Money | Louis (Character) | - | 1998 |
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The Boys | Stan (Character) | $4.7M | 1997 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Seat of the Soul | The Detective (Character) | - | 1997 |
89% |
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Lilies | The Baroness (Character) | $303.8K | 1996 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Against All Odds | Unknown (Character) | - | 1996 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Fish Tale Soup | Markus (Character) | - | 1996 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Parents Against All Odds | Unknown (Character) | - | 1996 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Ideal Man | Bob (Character) | $919.9K | 1996 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Jerome's Secret | Cyrille Marquis (Character) | - | 1994 |
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La Florida | Leo (Character) | - | 1993 |
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Madly in Love | Rémy (Character) | - | 1991 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Montreal Vu Par | Unknown (Character) | - | 1991 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | La Pagaille | Martin (Character) | - | 1991 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Amoureux Fou | Rémy (Character) | - | 1991 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Blizzard | Radio Station Manager (Character) | - | 1990 |
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In the Belly of the Dragon | Steve (Character) | - | 1989 |
69% |
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Jesus of Montreal | Martin (Character) | $20.4K | 1989 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Kalamazoo | Unknown (Character) | - | 1988 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Mills of Power I | Unknown (Character) | - | 1988 |
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The Revolving Doors | Monsieur Litwin (Character) | - | 1988 |
86% |
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The Decline of the American Empire | Rémy (Character) | $252.7K | 1986 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Red Eyes | Henri-Paul (Character) | - | 1982 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Mercy | Ernest Veilleux (Character) | - |