Gabriel Arcand - Actor Profile

Gabriel Arcand

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
41Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 4, 1949
Birth Place: Deschambault, Québec, Canada

About Gabriel Arcand

Gabriel Arcand (born June 4, 1949) is a French Canadian actor. He is the brother of film director Denys Arcand. He won the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television's award for Best Actor at the 6th Genie Awards in 1985 for his performance in Le Crime d'Ovide Plouffe and at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards in 2014 for Le Démantèlement, and the award for Best Supporting Actor at the 8th Genie Awards in 1987 for Decline of the American Empire. He was also nominated for Best Actor at the 3rd Genie Awards in 1982 for Les Plouffe and at the 20th Genie Awards for Post Mortem, and for Best Supporting Actor at the 2nd Genie Awards in 1981 for Suzanne and at the 20th Genie Awards in 1999 for Le Grand serpent du monde.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Gabriel Arcand Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gabriel Arcand reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Gabriel Arcand'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 Talk About Love, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gabriel Arcand Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gabriel Arcand's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Talk About Love (1976) movie poster
★8.0

Talk About Love: A television host tries to react to the process of alienation that the public is subjected to from variety shows.

Talk About Love

1976•Drama
★7.0
Post Mortem (1999) movie poster
★7.0

Post Mortem: A mother who supports her child with a credit card scam and an accused rapist meet and form a unique bond.

Post Mortem

1999•Drama
★7.0
The Secret Life of Happy People (2006) movie poster
★7.0

The Secret Life of Happy People: A struggling architecture student falls for a free-spirited waitress who has a hidden agenda.

The Secret Life of Happy People

2006•Drama
★7.0
A Kid (2016) movie poster
★7.0

A Kid: Matthieu is a 33 year old Parisian who finds out that the father he never knew has died and decides to go to his funeral

A Kid

2016•Drama
★7.0
Dirty Money (1972) movie poster
★7.0

Dirty Money: A robbery at the secluded country home of a wealthy old man goes horribly awry.

Dirty Money

1972•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Gabriel Arcand has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Résonance - Flop Similar →
2021 Maria Chapdelaine Le docteur Average Similar →
2019 She Who Wears the Rain - Flop Similar →
2016 A Kid Pierre Lesage Hit Similar →
2013 The Auction Gaby Gagnon Hit Similar →
2012 Karakara Pierre Flop Similar →
2012 The Bossé Empire Antoine de Carufel Flop Similar →
2008 Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's Mr. Mouche Average Similar →
2006 The Secret Life of Happy People Professeur d'architecture Hit Similar →
2006 Congorama Priest Hit Similar →
2004 A Wonderful Spell Moïse Average Similar →
2002 Chaos and Desire L'éditeur Flop Similar →
2001 A House with a View of the Sea Fotografo Average Similar →
1999 The Big Snake of the World Monsieur Flop Similar →
1999 Post Mortem Ghislain O'Brien Hit Similar →
1996 La fabrication d'un meurtrier - Flop Similar →
1995 Blood of the Hunter Yan Thoreau Flop Similar →
1995 Pour l'amour de Thomas Claude Flop Similar →
1991 Nelligan Père Seers Flop Similar →
1989 Easy in Mind Théo Flop Similar →
1988 The Revolving Doors Madrigale Blaudelle Average Similar →
1988 Unfaithful Mornings L'homme au bonsaï Average Similar →
1987 La ligne de chaleur Robert Filion 1 Flop Similar →
1986 The Decline of the American Empire Mario Hit Similar →
1985 Agnes of God Monsignor Average Similar →
1984 The Crime of Ovide Plouffe Ovide Plouffe Average Similar →
1983 Thunder Drum Paul Lejeune Flop Similar →
1982 Le toasteur - Flop Similar →
1981 Suzanne Georges Laflamme Flop Similar →
1981 The Plouffe Family Ovide Plouffe Hit Similar →
1980 The Coffin Affair Alain Courtemanche Flop Similar →
1979 Bye, See You Monday Georges, the bartender Flop Similar →
1978 The Machine Age Hervé Flop Similar →
1977 Panique - Flop Similar →
1976 Ti-Cul Tougas, ou, Le bout de la vie Bum Flop Similar →
1976 Talk About Love - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Les vautours - Average Similar →
1975 Gina Director Average Similar →
1973 Tu brûles... tu brûles... Gabriel Flop Similar →
1973 Réjeanne Padovani Carlo Ferrara Average Similar →
1972 Dirty Money Ti-bi Hit Similar →

Gabriel Arcand - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gabriel Arcand?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gabriel Arcand is "Talk About Love" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Gabriel Arcand acted in?

Gabriel Arcand has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gabriel Arcand?

Other notable films include "Post Mortem", "The Secret Life of Happy People", and "A Kid".

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