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Adrienne Clarkson

Overview

  • Born
    February 10, 1939 · Hong Kong
  • Birth name
    Adrienne Poy
  • Height
    5′ 6″ (1.68 m)

Mini bio

  • Adrienne Clarkson was born on February 10, 1939 in Hong Kong. She is a producer and writer, known for Adrienne Clarkson Presents (1988), Artemisia (1997) and Corner Gas (2004). She has been married to John Ralston Saul since July 31, 1999. She was previously married to Stephen Clarkson.

Family

  • Spouses
      John Ralston Saul(July 31, 1999 - present)
      Stephen Clarkson(1963 - 1975) (divorced, 3 children)

Trivia

  • Prefers no topping on doughnuts.
  • Appointed to the post of Governor-General of Canada, the rank directly below that of Queen Elizabeth II, Canada's head of state.
  • Is one eighth Irish through her father.
  • She was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on April 30, 1992 and the C.C. (Companion of the Order of Canada) on September 28, 1999 for her services to Canada.
  • Governor(ess)-General of Canada (Queen of Canada's Official Representative)

Quotes

  • I will always be someone who understands the everlasting anguish of not belonging.

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