Biography

Viola Léger was born on June 29, 1930 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States but spent most of her life in Canada. One of her best known roles is that of "La Sagouine" written by Antonine Maillet, a role she performed over 2, 500 times, winning rave reviews.

She was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 2001 at the recommendation of then Prime Minister Chrétien, representing L'Acadie, New Brunswick. She was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1989. She was awarded the Order of New Brunswick in 2007.

In 2013, she received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for her work as an actress. She died in New Brunswick, Canada, on January 28, 2023, aged 92.
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She was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on October 23, 1989 for her services to Canadian-French drama.

Appointed to the Canadian Senate

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Awarded the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for her work as an actress in 2013.

2018-A new school in Bowmanville near Toronto will bear her name.