Donald Pilon
Biography
Donald Pilon is a Canadian film and television actor who was born in Montréal, Québec, on April 12, 1938. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 49 known credits in the entertainment industry. Pilon is recognized for his performances in various film and television projects, including Jamais deux sans toi, Plouffe, Les, and La Vraie nature de Bernadette. In 1972, he received the Canadian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in The True Nature of Bernadette. Additionally, he was nominated for a Genie Award in the same category in 1985 for his role in The Crime of Ovide Plouffe. He remains a notable figure in Canadian cinema with a documented content score of 100.
Career overview
Donald Pilon is a Canadian film and television actor born on April 12, 1938, in Montréal, Québec. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 49 known acting credits. His professional work has been recognized by industry organizations, including a win for Best Supporting Actor at the 1972 Canadian Film Awards for his performance in The True Nature of Bernadette. Additionally, he received a Genie Award nomination in the same category in 1985 for his role in The Crime of Ovide Plouffe.
Beyond these award-recognized projects, Pilon has appeared in various other film and television productions. His filmography includes roles in titles such as Jamais deux sans toi, Plouffe, and Les. As an established performer in the Canadian entertainment industry, he continues to be noted for his contributions to both television and cinema.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Donald Pilon.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
48 titles- Two Women (2025) as Voisin caméo
- Sexe inc. (2025) as Lui-même
- Ababooned (2024) as Eddie Vautour
- Bonsoir bonsoir! (2019) as Self
- Forgotten Flowers (2019) as Rodney Pouliot
- Cette année-là (2018) as Self
- Kiss Me With All Your Love (2016) as Passager taxi
- The Other Side of November (2016) as Dr Serge Labonté
- Coteau Rouge (2011) as Oswald Crerar
- Les Enfants de la télé (2010) as Self
- Le match des étoiles (2005) as Self
- La crème des Bleu Poudre (2005) as (archive footage)
- Gilles Carle ou l'indomptable imaginaire (2005) as Narrator
- Seducing Doctor Lewis (2003) as Monsieur Dupré
- Sucré salé (2002) as Self
- Viens voir les comédiens (2002) as Self
- Laura Cadieux II (1999) as Oscar Blanchette
- It's Your Turn, Laura (1998) as Oscar Blanchette
- Angelo, Fredo, and Romeo (1996) as Producteur québécois
- Wind from Wyoming (1994) as Roméo
- Prince Lazure (1992) as Baxwell
- An Imaginary Tale (1991) as Rolland
- Les Tisserands du pouvoir 2, la révolte (1988) as Mayor Rochon
- Le grand jour (1988) as Harry
- Les Tisserands du pouvoir (1988) as Mayor Rochon
- Keeping Track (1987) as Covington
- Skybolt (1986) as Delphis Martin
- Secret Weapons (1985) as Tubin
- The Crime of Ovide Plouffe (1984)
- The Crime of Ovide Plouffe (1984) as Stan Labrie
- Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (1983) as Robert Bartlett
- The Plouffe Family (1981) as Stan Labrie
- Fantastica (1980) as Georges
- City on Fire (1979) as Dr. Matwick
- I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses (1978) as Charles Kruschen
- The Uncanny (1977) as Mr. Blake (segment "Quebec Province 1975")
- Gina (1975) as Actor
- Bulldozer (1974) as Peanut Galarneau
- Child Under a Leaf (1974) as Joseph
- The Pyx (1973) as Dt. Sgt. Pierre Paquette
- The Heavenly Bodies (1973) as Desmond
- The Wise Guys (1972)
- The True Nature of Bernadette (1972) as Thomas
- The Males (1971) as Jean Saint-Pierre
- Master Cats (1971) as Raymond Ducharme
- Two Women In Gold (1970) as Bob Lamoureux
- Red the Half Breed (1970) as Bill Sullivan
- The Rape of a Sweet Young Girl (1968) as Gabriel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Donald Pilon best known for?
Donald Pilon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Return to Two Moon Junction (1994), Sucré salé (2002), Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose (2026), Send In The Dogs.
When and where was Donald Pilon born?
Donald Pilon was born on April 12, 1938 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
How many credits does Donald Pilon have?
Donald Pilon has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2025.
What is Donald Pilon's background in cinema and television?
Donald Pilon is a Canadian film and television actor who was born in Montréal, Québec, on April 12, 1938. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 49 known credits in the entertainment industry. Pilon is recognized for his performances in various film and television projects, including Jamais deux sans toi, Plouffe, L...
Donald Pilon by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sucré salé (2002) as Self — aged about 64
- The Wise Guys (1972) — aged about 34
- Gina (1975) as Actor — aged about 37
- The Rape of a Sweet Young Girl (1968) as Gabriel — aged about 30
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Donald Pilon.