Biography

Richard Robitaille

Actor

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Richard Robitaille

Martin Villeneuve's feature film debut, the pioneering sci-fi romance "Mars et Avril," was based on his graphic novels. Starring Caroline Dhavernas of "Hannibal," and internationally renowned stage director Robert Lepage, the movie cost only a stunning $2.3 million CAD to produce. This effects-laden vision of the future received 10 nominations including one for "Best Adapted Screenplay" at the Canadian Screen Awards, and toured in 20 festivals worldwide, starting with a World Premiere in Karlovy Vary. "Mars et Avril" has been described by io9 as "one of the most beautiful, and immersive, sci-fi worlds ever put on film." In addition, the sheer inventiveness of the film's production won Martin an invitation to give a TED Talk in Long Beach, California, in February 2013. So far, he is the first and only TED speaker to come out of Quebec. His talk, "How I made an impossible film," has been subtitled in 31 languages and viewed more than a million times. It is part of TED's movie magic list, featuring famed directors James Cameron and J.J. Abrams. "Canadian filmmaker Martin Villeneuve talks about "Mars et Avril," the sci-fi spectacular he made with virtually no money over a seven-year stretch. In this charming talk, he explains the various ways he overcame financial and logistical constraints to produce his unique and inventive vision of the future." - TED

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Martin Villeneuve: How I made an impossible film (TED2013) - French subtitled

Richard Robitaille was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. He studied with the renowned Actor's Workshop held by Warren Robertson for three years. In 1998-1999 he's landed both english and french lead and principal roles in Feature films and highly acclaimed TV series. Richard presently moonlights between Montreal Toronto depending on the role.

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Known for

Danny DeVito, Gene Hackman, Delroy Lindo, and Rebecca Pidgeon in Braquages (2001)

6.5

Officer #2

2001

Aaron Eckhart and Liana Liberato in The Expatriate (2012)

6.0

Halgate Lobby Security Guard

2012

I'm Not There (2007)

6.8

Director #2

2007

Marianne Farley and Marc Paquet in La peau blanche (2004)

La peau blanche

5.9

Obstétricien

2004

Credits

Actor

Après le Déluge
6.8
TV Series
- Madmen
- 2025
Doute Raisonnable (Reasonable Doubt)
7.2
TV Series
- Simon Ledoux
- 2024
Ma mère
7.3
TV Series
- Martin Brousseau
- 2022
District 31
8.4
TV Series
- Me Pierre Sigouin
- 2016–2022
Nuit blanche
7.8
TV Series
- Inspecteur Poitras
- 2021
Daddy issues & crisse de gros shoes
Short
- Officer Dick
- 2020
Rustic Oracle
6.7
- Officer in Otttawa
- 2019
Cimes
6.9
- Robert
- 2019
Ruptures
7.5
TV Series
- Charles Bisson
- 2018
Blue Moon
7.5
TV Series
- Denis Beaugrand
- 2016
Les Tuche 2: Le rêve américain
4.9
- Roger Cerisier
- 2016
Le mirage
6.7
- Gérant caisse populaire
- 2015
Le berceau des anges
7.5
TV Mini Series
- Père d'Étienne
- 2015
Evening Glory
Short
- 2014
Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ici?
5.8
- Beaudoin
- 2014

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Martin Villeneuve: How I made an impossible film (TED2013) - French subtitled

Martin Villeneuve: How I made an impossible film (TED2013) - French subtitled

Personal details

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Born
- March 8, 1963
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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