Donald Pilon - Actor Profile

Donald Pilon

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
40Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 12, 1938
Birth Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada

About Donald Pilon

Donald Pilon (born April 12, 1938) is a Canadian film and television actor. He won the Canadian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1972 for his role in The True Nature of Bernadette, and was a Genie Award nominee in the same category in 1985 for The Crime of Ovide Plouffe.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Donald Pilon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Donald Pilon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Donald Pilon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Donald Pilon's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains La crème des Bleu Poudre, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Donald Pilon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Donald Pilon's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
La crème des Bleu Poudre (2005) movie poster
★8.5

La crème des Bleu Poudre: REDISCOVER the best moments of: Bob Binette, Jacques Chevalier Longueuil, Raymond Beaudoin, Ginet Robidoux, Dave Ash, Lu

La crème des Bleu Poudre

2005•Comedy
★8.0
Ababooned (2024) movie poster
★8.0

Ababooned: Set in the Faubourg à mélasse district of Montreal, Quebec, in the 1950s, the film centres on a conflict between the Rom

Ababooned

2024•Comedy
★6.9
Seducing Doctor Lewis (2003) movie poster
★6.9

Seducing Doctor Lewis: A much-needed boost, in the form of a new factory, is promised to the residents of the tiny fishing village St. Marie-La

Seducing Doctor Lewis

2003•Drama
★6.7
The Plouffe Family (1981) movie poster
★6.7

The Plouffe Family: The lives of the average Quebecois Plouffe family during the final years of the depression and through World War II.

The Plouffe Family

1981•Drama
★6.5
Forgotten Flowers (2019) movie poster
★6.5

Forgotten Flowers: Brother Marie-Victorin, founder of Montreal’s Botanical Garden, is bored with heaven and decides to return earth to help

Forgotten Flowers

2019•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Donald Pilon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Two Women Voisin caméo Hit Similar →
2024 Ababooned Eddie Vautour Super Hit Similar →
2019 Forgotten Flowers Rodney Pouliot Hit Similar →
2016 The Other Side of November Dr Serge Labonté Flop Similar →
2016 Kiss Me With All Your Love Passager taxi Flop Similar →
2011 Coteau Rouge Oswald Crerar Flop Similar →
2005 Gilles Carle ou l'indomptable imaginaire Narrator Flop Similar →
2005 La crème des Bleu Poudre (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Seducing Doctor Lewis Monsieur Dupré Hit Similar →
1999 Laura Cadieux II Oscar Blanchette Flop Similar →
1998 It's Your Turn, Laura Oscar Blanchette Flop Similar →
1996 Angelo, Fredo, and Romeo Producteur québécois Flop Similar →
1994 Wind from Wyoming Roméo Flop Similar →
1992 Prince Lazure Baxwell Flop Similar →
1991 An Imaginary Tale Rolland Flop Similar →
1988 Les Tisserands du pouvoir 2, la révolte Mayor Rochon Flop Similar →
1988 Les Tisserands du pouvoir Mayor Rochon Flop Similar →
1988 Le grand jour Harry Flop Similar →
1987 Keeping Track Covington Flop Similar →
1986 Skybolt Delphis Martin Flop Similar →
1985 Secret Weapons Tubin Average Similar →
1984 The Crime of Ovide Plouffe Stan Labrie Average Similar →
1983 Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole Robert Bartlett Average Similar →
1981 The Plouffe Family Stan Labrie Hit Similar →
1980 Fantastica Georges Average Similar →
1979 City on Fire Dr. Matwick Flop Similar →
1978 I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses Charles Kruschen Flop Similar →
1977 The Uncanny Mr. Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975") Average Similar →
1975 Gina Actor Average Similar →
1974 Child Under a Leaf Joseph Flop Similar →
1974 Bulldozer Peanut Galarneau Flop Similar →
1973 The Heavenly Bodies Desmond Average Similar →
1973 The Pyx Dt. Sgt. Pierre Paquette Flop Similar →
1972 The True Nature of Bernadette Thomas Average Similar →
1972 The Wise Guys - Average Similar →
1971 Master Cats Raymond Ducharme Flop Similar →
1971 The Males Jean Saint-Pierre Flop Similar →
1970 Two Women In Gold Bob Lamoureux Flop Similar →
1970 Red the Half Breed Bill Sullivan Flop Similar →
1968 The Rape of a Sweet Young Girl Gabriel Flop Similar →

Donald Pilon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Donald Pilon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Donald Pilon is "La crème des Bleu Poudre" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Donald Pilon acted in?

Donald Pilon has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Donald Pilon?

Other notable films include "Ababooned", "Seducing Doctor Lewis", and "The Plouffe Family".

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