Claudette Plouffe is a stage and film actress from Canada. Born in Montreal, Quebec, she began her career as a stage actress in the 1980s and has since appeared in a number of films and television shows.
Plouffe studied acting at the National Theatre School of Canada and made her stage debut in the 1985 play, 'The Seagull'. She went on to appear in a number of productions, including 'The Taming of the Shrew' (1987), 'Twelfth Night' (1991), and 'Macbeth' (1992).
In the 1990s, Plouffe transitioned to film and television. Her first role was in the 1993 film 'The Last Days of Chez Nous'. She went on to appear in a number of Canadian and American films, including 'The Sweet Hereafter' (1997), 'The Red Violin' (1998), and 'The Aviator' (2004).
On television, Plouffe has had guest roles on a number of shows, including 'La Femme Nikita' (1998), 'The Associates' (2002), and 'The Tudors' (2007). She has also had recurring roles on 'Blue Murder' (2001-2002) and 'ReGenesis' (2004-2005).
In addition to her acting career, Plouffe is also a director. Her directorial debut was the 2003 short film 'The End of the Day'. She has since directed a number of other shorts, including 'Mourning' (2004) and 'The Blue Hour' (2006).
Plouffe has won a number of awards for her work, including the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for 'The Sweet Hereafter' (1998) and the Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for 'Blue Murder' (2002).
Throughout her career, Plouffe has been praised for her versatility and her ability to play a wide range of characters. Her performances have been described as “sensitive and nuanced” and she continues to be a respected figure in the Canadian film and television industry.
