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Muriel Dutil

Known For
Acting
Born
December 8, 1944 in Macamic, Québec, Canada
Active Years
1972–2025 (54 Years)
Total Credits
36 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 8, 1944 Macamic, Québec, Canada 36 credits
36
Total Credits
1972–2025
54 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Muriel Dutil, also known by the birth name Murielle Dutil, is a Canadian and Quebec actress and director. Born on December 8, 1944, in Macamic, Quebec, Canada, she began her career in 1970. Throughout her career in cinema, she has established a long-standing presence as a character actress, frequently taking on maternal, authoritative, or supporting roles that utilize her extensive theatrical experience to deliver nuanced performances. Her acting credits include the films Ressac, released in 2013, Polaris, released in 2022, and Let's Talk About Love, released in 1976. Recognized for her work across television and film, she maintains a notable presence in Quebec and Canadian entertainment.

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Career

Career overview

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[1] TMDB: Muriel Dutil, Birthday: December 8, 1944. Place of Birth: Macamic, Québec, Canada. Known for: Acting. Credits: 36.
[2] IMDb: Actress. Known for: Ressac (2013), Polaris (2022), Let's Talk About Love (1976). Born: 8 December 1944 in Macamic, Québec, Canada.
[3] TMDB Bio: Born Murielle Dutil; December 8, 1944. Québec actress and director. Started career in 1970.
[4] Wikipedia: Born 8 December 1943 (Note: Conflict with other sources, I will stick to the 1944 date provided in TMDB/IMDb or note the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in these tasks, I pick the most consistent or the one from the primary bio provided. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". Since there's a conflict, I'll prioritize the TMDB/IMDb 1944 date as it is more consistent across sources). Born in 10e Rang à Sainte-Claire de Colombourg (now part of Macamic), Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
[5] Grokipedia: Character actress in Quebec and Canadian cinema. Frequently cast in maternal, authoritative, or supporting roles. Extensive theatrical experience.
[6] Wikidata: Canadian actress.
Name: Muriel Dutil (also known as Murielle Dutil).
Birth: December 8, 1944 (or 1943 per Wikipedia), Macamic, Québec, Canada.
Profession: Actress and director.
Career Start: 1970.
Known for: Ressac (2013), Polaris (2022), Let's Talk About Love (1976).
Credits: 36.
Style: Character actress in Quebec and Canadian cinema; maternal, authoritative, or supporting roles; theatrical experience.
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Muriel Dutil, also known as Murielle Dutil, is a Canadian actress and director. Born on December 8, 1944, in Macamic, Québec, Canada, she began her professional career in 1970. Her work is established within Quebec and Canadian cinema.
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As a character actress, Dutil has frequently been cast in supporting, maternal, or authoritative roles. Her performances often draw upon her extensive theatrical experience. She has 36 known credits. Her notable film work includes the production Let's Talk About Love in 1976, the film Ressac in 2013, and Polaris in 2022.
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"Muriel Dutil, also known as Murielle Dutil, is a Canadian actress and director. Born on December 8, 1944, in Macamic, Québec, Canada, she began her professional career in 1970. Her work is established within Quebec and Canadian cinema.

As a character actress, Dutil has frequently been cast in supporting, maternal, or

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Gâtées pourriesJuste Xavier
French Girl
Les yeux fermés
PolarisNorthern AffairsNiagara
Claire et les vieux
Bonsoir bonsoir!5e Rang
BébéatriceLine-Up
Monsieur Craquepoutte
Ressac
Les Enfants de la téléCurling
AuroreNovenaShooting Star
La naissance d'une messe
Julie and Me
Mon amie Max
NénetteThe Saracen Woman
Bye Bye Victor
The Neighbours
Avec un grand ABach and Broccoli
The Lady of Colours
Mario
The Tin Flute
Red Eyes
A Scream from Silence
The Late Blossom
Talk About Love
The Appearance

Full Filmography

36 titles
  • Gâtées pourries (2025) as Monique
  • Juste Xavier (2025)
  • French Girl (2024) as Mammie Tremblay
  • Les yeux fermés (2023) as Aline Lavoie, professeure de français
  • Polaris (2022) as Dee
  • Northern Affairs (2022) as Louise
  • Niagara (2022) as Céline
  • Claire et les vieux (2020) as Pauline
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  • Bonsoir bonsoir! (2019) as Self
  • 5e Rang (2019) as Francine
  • Bébéatrice (2018) as Grand-maman Suzanne (voice)
  • Line-Up (2018) as Margot Laberge
  • Monsieur Craquepoutte (2016)
  • Ressac (2013) as Dorine
  • Les Enfants de la télé (2010) as Self
  • Curling (2010) as Odile
  • Aurore (2005) as Mère Supérieure
  • Novena (2005) as Mère de Jeanne
  • Shooting Star (2005) as Madame Dubé
  • La naissance d'une messe (2002)
  • Julie and Me (1998) as La mère
  • Mon amie Max (1994) as Dame, Grope d'Entre-aide
  • Nénette (1992) as Madame Moquin
  • The Saracen Woman (1992)
  • Bye Bye Victor (1989)
  • The Neighbours (1987) as Jeanine
  • Avec un grand A (1986) as Marie
  • Bach and Broccoli (1986) as Mère, famille adoptive
  • The Lady of Colours (1985) as Soeur Joseph-Albert
  • Mario (1984) as Mother
  • The Tin Flute (1983) as Sage-femme
  • Red Eyes (1982) as Mme Royer
  • A Scream from Silence (1979) as L'épouse
  • The Late Blossom (1977)
  • Talk About Love (1976)
  • The Appearance (1972)

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What movies or TV shows is Muriel Dutil best known for?

Muriel Dutil is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including French Girl (2024), Polaris (2022), Return to Two Moon Junction (1994), 5e Rang (2019).

When and where was Muriel Dutil born?

Muriel Dutil was born on December 8, 1944 in Macamic, Québec, Canada.

How many credits does Muriel Dutil have?

Muriel Dutil has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2025.

What is Muriel Dutil's background in cinema and television?

Muriel Dutil, also known by the birth name Murielle Dutil, is a Canadian and Quebec actress and director. Born on December 8, 1944, in Macamic, Quebec, Canada, she began her career in 1970. Throughout her career in cinema, she has established a long-standing presence as a character actress, frequently taking on materna...

Muriel Dutil by the numbers

36credits
26films
10TV series
1972–2025active years

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