Rémy Girard


Rémy Girard is a Canadian actor and former television host from Quebec.

Early life

Born in Jonquière, he is the son of politician Fernand Girard.
He attended Université Laval, initially to study law but switching to acting after joining the university's theatre troupe. He transferred to the Conservatoire de théàtre du Québec, where he graduated in 1974.

Acting career

Girard has acted in film, television and stage productions throughout his career. He first became famous for playing the role of Rémy in Denys Arcand's 1986 film The Decline of the American Empire , later reprising the character in The Barbarian Invasions . Girard also appeared in Arcand's films Jesus of Montreal and Testament.
He was Paul Bougon in the TV series Les Bougon, which ran for three seasons on TV in Canada from 2003 to 2005. He hosted a game show called La Chasse aux Trésors that aired on Quebec television network TVA during the late 1990s, and starred in the 2011 Canadian action comedy InSecurity on CBC Television.
In 2006 he was a member of the jury at the 28th Moscow International Film Festival.
Girard played notorious criminal Lucien Rivard in The American Trap . Girard starred as Hervé Mercure in the thriller 7 Days , directed by Daniel Grou.

Filmography

Awards

In June 2019 Girard was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.
In 2023 he was the recipient of the Prix Iris Tribute Award, the lifetime achievement award of Québec Cinéma, at the 25th Quebec Cinema Awards. He had previously received two Best Actor and five Best Supporting Actor nominations, but had never won a competitive award, making him the actor with the most nominations without a win.
In 2024 he was named the winner of the Prix Denise-Pelletier for his body of work.
AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryFilmResult
Genie Awards1987Best ActorThe Decline of the American Empire Nomitated
Genie Awards1991Best ActorLove Crazy Won
Genie Awards1993Best ActorLa FloridaNomitated
Genie Awards1998Best ActorLes BoysNomitated
Genie Awards2003Best ActorThe Barbarian Invasions Won
Genie Awards1989Best Supporting ActorThe Revolving Doors Won
Genie Awards1990Best Supporting ActorJesus of Montreal Won
Genie Awards2005Best Supporting ActorAuroreNomitated
Genie Awards2009Best Supporting ActorFather and Guns Nomitated
Canadian Screen Awards2020Best Supporting ActorAnd the Birds Rained Down Won
Prix Jutra/Iris2002Best ActorLes Boys IIINomitated
Prix Jutra/Iris2004Best ActorThe Barbarian Invasions Nomitated
Prix Jutra/Iris1999Best Supporting ActorLes Boys IINomitated
Prix Jutra/Iris2003Best Supporting ActorSéraphin: Heart of Stone Nomitated
Prix Jutra/Iris2010Best Supporting ActorFather and Guns Nomitated
Prix Jutra/Iris2020Best Supporting ActorAnd the Birds Rained Down Nomitated
Prix Jutra/Iris2021Best Supporting ActorThe Vinland Club Nomitated
Prix Jutra/Iris2023Tribute AwardWon