André Melançon

Canadian actor (1942–2016)
Person human Q2848339
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André Melançon

Summary

André Melançon is a human[1]. Born in Rouyn-Noranda[2], he… he was born on February 18, 1942[3]. He died in Montreal[4]. He died on August 23, 2016[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], television actor[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • André Melançon was born in Rouyn-Noranda[2].
  • André Melançon passed away in Montreal[4].
  • André Melançon was born on February 18, 1942[3].
  • André Melançon died on August 23, 2016[5].
  • André Melançon held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • André Melançon's professions included actor[6].
  • André Melançon worked as a film director[7].
  • André Melançon's professions included television actor[8].
  • André Melançon worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • André Melançon received the Officer of the National Order of Quebec[12].
  • André Melançon received the Prix Albert-Tessier[13].
  • André Melançon received the Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec[14].
  • André Melançon is recorded as male[15].
  • André Melançon's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • André Melançon's Commons category is recorded as André Melançon[17].
  • André Melançon's unmarried partner is recorded as Andrée Lachapelle[18].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[19].
  • André Melançon's family name is recorded as Melançon[20].
  • André Melançon's given name is recorded as André[21].
  • André Melançon's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • André Melançon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • André Melançon's writing language is recorded as French[24].
  • André Melançon's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by André Melançon[25].

Body

Origins and Family

André Melançon was born in Rouyn-Noranda[2]. He was born on February 18, 1942[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], television actor[8], and screenwriter[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the National Order of Quebec[12], a class of award[26], in Canada[27]; Prix Albert-Tessier[13], a film award category[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1980[30]; and Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec[14], a grade of an order[31].

Death and Burial

André Melançon died on August 23, 2016[5]. He passed away in Montreal[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[19].

Why It Matters

André Melançon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was André Melançon born?

André Melançon was born in Rouyn-Noranda[2].

Where did André Melançon die?

André Melançon died in Montreal[4].

What did André Melançon do for work?

André Melançon worked as actor[6], film director[7], television actor[8], and screenwriter[9].

What awards did André Melançon receive?

Honors received include Officer of the National Order of Quebec[12], Prix Albert-Tessier[13], and Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . lapresse.ca. lapresse.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . port.hu. Retrieved . port.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca. Retrieved . prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . calq.gouv.qc.ca. Retrieved . calq.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . lapresse.ca. lapresse.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . ici.radio-canada.ca. ici.radio-canada.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Roglo. lapresse.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Roglo. ici.radio-canada.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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