Rémy Girard is a Canadian actor, born on August 10, 1950, in Jonquière, Québec. Considered one of the most important and versatile actors in Quebec cinema and theatre, his career is closely linked to director Denys Arcand. He has starred in internationally acclaimed films by Arcand such as *The Decline of the American Empire* (1986), *Jesus of Montreal* (1989), and *The Barbarian Invasions* (2003). For the latter, in his leading role as Rémy, he won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival, his most prestigious accolade. His extensive filmography also includes roles in works such as Denis Villeneuve's *Incendies* (2010) and prolific work in television, such as in the popular series *Les Boys*. Throughout his career, he has received numerous other awards, including several Genie and Jutra Awards (now the Iris Awards), the highest honors in Canadian and Quebec cinema, which consolidate his status as a central figure in his country's culture.