Ève Gagnier

Ève Gagnier (November 12, 1930 – September 19, 1984) was an actress and singer in Quebec, Canada.[1]

The daughter of René Gagnier, a musician, conductor and composer,[2] she was born in Montreal and was educated at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal, studying voice with Martial Singher, piano with Auguste Descarries [fr] and harp with Marcel Grandjany.[1]

In 1957, Gagnier took on the role of Tite-Ange in the film Le Survenant [fr], followed by the same role in the television series Au chenal du moine [fr]; this first brought her to the attention of the Quebec public. From 1954 to 1966, she performed as a singer on the program L'Heure du concert.[2] She went on to perform in various operettas and musical comedies on stage and on CBC radio and television.[1] She also provided voices for various children's programs such as Passe-Partout (as Cannelle).[2]

Her sister Claire was also a well-known singer.[3]

She died in Montreal at the age of 53[1] at the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal after suffering from kidney problems.[3]

Rue Ève-Gagnier in Montreal was named in her honour.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ève Gagnier". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
  2. ^ a b c "Ève Gagnier" (in French). City of Montreal.
  3. ^ a b "La comédienne Ève Gagnier meurt à l'hôpital, à 55 ans" (PDF). La Presse (in French). September 22, 1984. p. B-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 16, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  4. ^ "Rue Ève-Gagnier" (in French). Commission de toponymie Québec.


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