Julien Poulin: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m unbalanced brackets
 
(7 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 15: Line 15:
}}
}}


'''Julien Poulin''' (born April 20, 1946) is [[Canadian]] [[actor]], [[film director]], [[screenwriter]] and [[film producer]]. He has portrayed numerous roles in several popular Quebec films and series.
'''Julien Poulin''' (born April 20, 1946) is a [[Canadian]] [[actor]], [[film director]], [[screenwriter]] and [[film producer]]. He has portrayed numerous roles in several popular Quebec films and series.


==Elvis Gratton films==
==Elvis Gratton films==
His most memorable role was [[Elvis Gratton]] in which his character impersonates rock and roll icon [[Elvis Presley]]. The series of Elvis Gratton films appeared between 1981 and 2004. The most recent of these films were ''Elvis Gratton II: Miracle à Memphis,'' filmed in 1999, in which Elvis was resuscitated from the first film of the series, and ''Elvis Gratton 3: Le retour d'Elvis Wong,'' which was filmed in 2004.<ref name="grat1">Blackburn, Roger (21 February 2014). [http://www.lapresse.ca/le-quotidien/arts/201402/21/01-4741234-le-conseil-de-julien-poulin-think-big.php Le conseil de Julien Poulin: "Think big"], ''Le Quotidien (Saguenay)]]'' (in French)</ref><ref name="pou2">Auger, Samuel (29 September 2008). [http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/arts/television-et-radio/200809/28/01-24428-julien-poulin-mon-metier-my-life.php Julien Poulin : mon métier, my life], ''Le Quotidien (Saguenay)]]'' (in French)</ref><ref name="pol3">(11 August 2012). [http://www.lapresse.ca/la-voix-de-lest/arts/201208/10/01-4564172-julien-poulin-une-longue-feuille-de-route.php Julien Poulin: une longue feuille de route], ''La Voix de l'Est''</ref>
His most memorable role was [[Elvis Gratton]] in which his character impersonates rock and roll icon [[Elvis Presley]]. The series of Elvis Gratton films appeared between 1981 and 2004. The most recent of these films were ''Elvis Gratton II: Miracle à Memphis,'' filmed in 1999, in which Elvis was resuscitated from the first film of the series, and ''Elvis Gratton 3: Le retour d'Elvis Wong,'' which was filmed in 2004.<ref name="grat1">Blackburn, Roger (21 February 2014). [http://www.lapresse.ca/le-quotidien/arts/201402/21/01-4741234-le-conseil-de-julien-poulin-think-big.php Le conseil de Julien Poulin: "Think big"], ''Le Quotidien (Saguenay)'' (in French)</ref><ref name="pou2">Auger, Samuel (29 September 2008). [http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/arts/television-et-radio/200809/28/01-24428-julien-poulin-mon-metier-my-life.php Julien Poulin : mon métier, my life], ''Le Quotidien (Saguenay)'' (in French)</ref><ref name="pol3">(11 August 2012). [http://www.lapresse.ca/la-voix-de-lest/arts/201208/10/01-4564172-julien-poulin-une-longue-feuille-de-route.php Julien Poulin: une longue feuille de route], ''La Voix de l'Est''</ref>


He also co-directed some of the films along with [[Pierre Falardeau]].<ref name="codi">Vigneault, Alexandre (29 June 1999). [https://voir.ca/cinema/1999/06/29/pierre-falardeau-et-julien-poulin-elvis-de-forme/ Pierre Falardeau et Julien Poulin : Elvis de forme], ''[[Voir]]'' (in French)</ref>
He also co-directed some of the films along with [[Pierre Falardeau]].<ref name="codi">Vigneault, Alexandre (29 June 1999). [https://voir.ca/cinema/1999/06/29/pierre-falardeau-et-julien-poulin-elvis-de-forme/ Pierre Falardeau et Julien Poulin : Elvis de forme], ''[[Voir]]'' (in French)</ref>


==Other roles==
==Other roles==
In addition to the Elvis Gratton films, Poulin also played several main and supporting roles in other films and television series including ''[[The Crime of Ovide Plouffe]] (Le Crime d'Ovide Plouffe)'' in 1984, ''[[Lance et Compte]]'' in 1986, ''[[The Party (1990 film)|The Party]] (Le Party)'' in 1990, ''[[Virginie (TV series)|Virginie]]'' in 1996, ''Jasmine'' and ''[[Omerta 2, la loi du silence]]'' in 1997, ''[[Les orphelins de Duplessis]]'' and ''[[The Last Breath (1999 film)|Le Dernier souffle]]'' in 1999, ''[[February 15, 1839]] (15 février 1839)'' and ''[[Fortier (TV series)|Fortier]]'' in 2001, ''[[Séraphin: Heart of Stone]] (Séraphin: un homme et son péché)''in 2002 and ''Le Negociateur 1'' and ''Le Negociateur 2'' in 2005-2006.
In addition to the Elvis Gratton films, Poulin also played several main and supporting roles in other films and television series including ''[[The Crime of Ovide Plouffe]] (Le Crime d'Ovide Plouffe)'' in 1984, ''[[Lance et Compte]]'' in 1986, ''[[The Party (1990 film)|The Party]] (Le Party)'' in 1990, ''[[Virginie (TV series)|Virginie]]'' in 1996, ''Jasmine'' and ''[[Omerta 2, la loi du silence]]'' in 1997, ''[[Les orphelins de Duplessis]]'' and ''[[The Last Breath (1999 film)|Le Dernier souffle]]'' in 1999, ''[[February 15, 1839]] (15 février 1839)'' and ''[[Fortier (TV series)|Fortier]]'' in 2001, ''[[Séraphin: Heart of Stone]] (Séraphin: un homme et son péché)''in 2002 and ''Le Negociateur 1'' and ''Le Negociateur 2'' in 2005–2006.


Julien Poulin portrays Gaétan Langlois in the award-winning show ''[[Minuit, le soir]]''.
Julien Poulin portrays Gaétan Langlois in the award-winning show ''[[Minuit, le soir]]''.


In 2007-2009, Poulin took the title role of Bob Gratton in the new [[TQS]] series ''[[Bob Gratton: Ma Vie, My Life]]''.
In 2007–2009, Poulin took the title role of Bob Gratton in the new [[TQS]] series ''[[Bob Gratton: Ma Vie, My Life]]''.


Julien Poulin also played in Fred Pellerin's ''[[Babine (film)|Babine]]''.
Julien Poulin also played in Fred Pellerin's ''[[Babine (film)|Babine]]''.
Line 65: Line 65:
*''[[Nuremberg (miniseries)|Nuremberg]]'' (2000, TV Mini-Series) - Dr. Robert Ley
*''[[Nuremberg (miniseries)|Nuremberg]]'' (2000, TV Mini-Series) - Dr. Robert Ley
*''[[February 15, 1839]]'' (2001) - Curé Marier
*''[[February 15, 1839]]'' (2001) - Curé Marier
*''Karmina 2'' (2001) - Vincent Proulx
*''[[Karmina 2]]'' (2001) - Vincent Proulx
*''[[Séraphin: Heart of Stone]] (Séraphin: un homme et son péché)'' (2001) - Père Ovide
*''[[Séraphin: Heart of Stone]] (Séraphin: un homme et son péché)'' (2001) - Père Ovide
*''[[Taking Lives (film)|Taking Lives]]'' (2004) - Québec City Inspector
*''[[Taking Lives (film)|Taking Lives]]'' (2004) - Québec City Inspector
Line 93: Line 93:


{{Prix Iris for Best Actor}}
{{Prix Iris for Best Actor}}
{{Prix Iris for Best Supporting Actor}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}


Line 104: Line 105:
[[Category:Canadian male film actors]]
[[Category:Canadian male film actors]]
[[Category:Canadian male television actors]]
[[Category:Canadian male television actors]]
[[Category:Canadian film producers]]
[[Category:Canadian male voice actors]]
[[Category:Film producers from Quebec]]
[[Category:Canadian male screenwriters]]
[[Category:Canadian male screenwriters]]
[[Category:Best Actor Jutra and Iris Award winners]]
[[Category:Best Actor Jutra and Iris Award winners]]
[[Category:20th-century Canadian male actors]]
[[Category:20th-century Canadian male actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Canadian male actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Canadian male actors]]
[[Category:Best Supporting Actor Jutra and Iris Award winners]]

Latest revision as of 11:33, 16 December 2023

Julien Poulin
Born (1946-04-20) April 20, 1946 (age 78)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation(s)Film director, film producer, actor
Years active1973–present

Julien Poulin (born April 20, 1946) is a Canadian actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He has portrayed numerous roles in several popular Quebec films and series.

Elvis Gratton films[edit]

His most memorable role was Elvis Gratton in which his character impersonates rock and roll icon Elvis Presley. The series of Elvis Gratton films appeared between 1981 and 2004. The most recent of these films were Elvis Gratton II: Miracle à Memphis, filmed in 1999, in which Elvis was resuscitated from the first film of the series, and Elvis Gratton 3: Le retour d'Elvis Wong, which was filmed in 2004.[1][2][3]

He also co-directed some of the films along with Pierre Falardeau.[4]

Other roles[edit]

In addition to the Elvis Gratton films, Poulin also played several main and supporting roles in other films and television series including The Crime of Ovide Plouffe (Le Crime d'Ovide Plouffe) in 1984, Lance et Compte in 1986, The Party (Le Party) in 1990, Virginie in 1996, Jasmine and Omerta 2, la loi du silence in 1997, Les orphelins de Duplessis and Le Dernier souffle in 1999, February 15, 1839 (15 février 1839) and Fortier in 2001, Séraphin: Heart of Stone (Séraphin: un homme et son péché)in 2002 and Le Negociateur 1 and Le Negociateur 2 in 2005–2006.

Julien Poulin portrays Gaétan Langlois in the award-winning show Minuit, le soir.

In 2007–2009, Poulin took the title role of Bob Gratton in the new TQS series Bob Gratton: Ma Vie, My Life.

Julien Poulin also played in Fred Pellerin's Babine.

Julien Poulin's latest role he played in episode 20 as Jessica's father in Radio-Canada's Unité 9 (2016)

Off-screen[edit]

Poulin was the spokesperson for Opération Nez rouge in 1996, a campaign against drinking and driving during the holidays.

Selected filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Blackburn, Roger (21 February 2014). Le conseil de Julien Poulin: "Think big", Le Quotidien (Saguenay) (in French)
  2. ^ Auger, Samuel (29 September 2008). Julien Poulin : mon métier, my life, Le Quotidien (Saguenay) (in French)
  3. ^ (11 August 2012). Julien Poulin: une longue feuille de route, La Voix de l'Est
  4. ^ Vigneault, Alexandre (29 June 1999). Pierre Falardeau et Julien Poulin : Elvis de forme, Voir (in French)

External links[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Julien_Poulin&oldid=1190180055"