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 and harp with Marcel Grandjany.[1]
In 1957, Gagnier took on the role of Tite-Ange in the film "Le Survenant", foloowed by the same role in the television series "Au chenal du moine"; 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".[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 2 3 4 "Ève Gagnier". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
- 1 2 3 "Ève Gagnier" (in French). City of Montreal.
- 1 2 "La comédienne Ève Gagnier meurt à l'hôpital, à 55 ans" (PDF). La Presse (in French). September 22, 1984. p. B-5.
- ↑ "Rue Ève-Gagnier" (in French). Commission de toponymie Québec.