Monique Mercure

Biography

Monique Mercure, née Émond, was born 14 November 1930 in Montreal, Qc and died 16 May 2020 in Outremont, Qc. The career of this distinguished actress, among the most visible on Quebec and Canadian stages and screens, has broad international appeal. Performing some one hundred major theatre roles in French and English, her spirit, intensity and hearty laugh made a mark on several television series and award-winning films.

Known For

Naked Lunch

as Fadela

The Red Violin

as Mme. Leroux (Montréal)

Quintet

as Redstone's Mate

Mon oncle Antoine

as Alexandrine

Saint Martyrs of the Damned

as Malvina 1

Battle of the Brave

as Hortense

Set Me Free

as Grand-Mère

Stone Cold Dead

as Dr. Bouvier

The Blood of Others

as Mme Klotz

J.A. Martin Photographer

as Rose-Aimée Martin