Érik Canuel
DirectingAbout Érik Canuel
Érik Canuel (April 30, 1961 - June 15, 2024) was a film director and actor from Montréal, Québec, Canada. Canuel, the son of actor Yvan Canuel began his career in the mid-1980s making music videos for such artists as Paul Piché, Sass Jordan, Norman Iceberg, Vilain Pingouin and Sylvain Cossette. After shooting a number of TV commercials, several of them award-winners, he worked as a director on the television series Big Wolf on Campus, for the Fox network, and The Hunger, broadcast on Showtime and The Movie Network. In 2000, his Imax film Hemingway: A Portrait won a Genie Award for best short documentary, as well as the Maximum Image Award for best 2D film at the Miami Aventura Imax Days. Canuel also directed Matthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher in 2000, The Pig's Law (La Loi du cochon) in 2001, Red Nose (Nez rouge) in 2003, The Last Tunnel (Le Dernier Tunnel) in 2004, The Outlander (Le Survenant) in 2005, and Bon Cop, Bad Cop in 2006, receiving numerous nominations and awards. In 2010, Canuel directed the episode "Fa la Erica" (season 3, ep. 11) of the TV series Being Erica. In 2016, he directed a segment of the collective film 9 (9, le film). In 2020, Canuel directed the last four episodes entitled "Collapse", "Orphans", "Relapse" and "The Only Way Out Is Through" of the first season of the TV series Transplant. Canuel passed away June 15, 2024.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Érik Canuel reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Érik Canuel's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Érik Canuel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in L’inquiétante absence, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Érik Canuel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Érik Canuel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Érik Canuel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | L’inquiétante absence | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Show-Bizniss | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Érik Canuel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Érik Canuel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Érik Canuel is "L’inquiétante absence" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Érik Canuel acted in?
Érik Canuel has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.