Ovila Légaré

Ovila Légaré (21 July 1901 - 19 February 1978) was a French-Canadian actor and singer from Quebec.

Ovila Légaré

Life

Légaré was born in Montreal on 21 July 1901, and died there on 19 February 1978.[1]

Career

He was a folklorist, singer, actor, script-writer, and host.[1] Originally a violinist, he injured his hand in a printing accident and took up theatre and singing.[1] He also had a number of significant roles on radio.[1]

He starred in films including Footsteps in the Snow (1966) and on television, including Quentin Durgens, M.P.[2]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1945Le père ChopinLe curé
1947La forteresseDetective
1947Whispering CityDetective
1949Un homme et son péchéPère Laloge
1949Le curé de villageLe curé
1951The 13th LetterMayorUncredited
1952Le Rossignol et les ClochesLe restaurateur Antonio
1953I ConfessMonsieur VilletteUncredited
1954Operation ManhuntInspector Boucher
1956Que Dieu vous soit en aide
1959Les brûlés
1961Dubois et fils
1964The Luck of Ginger CoffeyJudge
1966La douzième heureLe père Durand
1966Footsteps in the SnowSgt. Deschênes
1970L'amour humain
1972Et du filsFrançois Godefroy

References
  1. "Ovila Légaré". Encyclopedia of Music in Canada. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  2. "Ovila Legare (1901 - 1978)". findagrave.com. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
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