Gilles Carle

film director (1928–2009)
Person human Q950542
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Gilles Carle

Summary

Gilles Carle is a human[1]. He was born in Maniwaki[2]. He was born on July 31, 1928[3]. He passed away in Granby[4]. He died on November 28, 2009[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], film editor[9], and painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gilles Carle's place of birth was Maniwaki[2].
  • Gilles Carle died in Granby[4].
  • Gilles Carle was born on July 31, 1928[3].
  • Gilles Carle died on November 28, 2009[5].
  • Burial took place at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[12].
  • Gilles Carle held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Gilles Carle worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Gilles Carle's professions included film director[7].
  • Gilles Carle's professions included film producer[8].
  • Gilles Carle worked as a film editor[9].
  • Gilles Carle's professions included painter[10].
  • Gilles Carle worked as a playwright[14].
  • Among Gilles Carle's employers was National Film Board of Canada[15].
  • Gilles Carle received the Officer of the Order of Canada[16].
  • Gilles Carle received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award[17].
  • Gilles Carle received the Prix Albert-Tessier[18].
  • Gilles Carle received the Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec[19].
  • Gilles Carle received the Short Film Palme d'Or[20].
  • Gilles Carle received the Canadian Screen Award for Best Screenplay[21].
  • Gilles Carle is recorded as male[22].
  • Gilles Carle's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gilles Carle's Commons category is recorded as Gilles Carle[24].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[25].
  • Gilles Carle's family name is recorded as Carle[26].
  • Gilles Carle's given name is recorded as Gilles[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Maniwaki[2], Gilles Carle… he was born on July 31, 1928[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], film editor[9], painter[10], and playwright[14]. Gilles Carle was employed by National Film Board of Canada[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Canada[16], a grade of an order[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1967[30]; Governor General's Performing Arts Award[17], a group of awards[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1992[33]; Prix Albert-Tessier[18], a film award category[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1980[36]; Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec[19], a grade of an order[37], in Canada[38]; Short Film Palme d'Or[20], a class of award[39], in France[40]; and Canadian Screen Award for Best Screenplay[21], a class of award[41], in Canada[42].

Death and Burial

Gilles Carle died on November 28, 2009[5]. He died in Granby[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[25]. He is buried at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gilles Carle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Gilles Carle born?

Gilles Carle's place of birth was Maniwaki[2].

Where did Gilles Carle die?

Gilles Carle died in Granby[4].

What did Gilles Carle do for work?

Gilles Carle worked as screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], film editor[9], and painter[10].

What awards did Gilles Carle receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[16], Governor General's Performing Arts Award[17], Prix Albert-Tessier[18], and Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . gg.ca. gg.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca. Retrieved . prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . fondationmaisongillescarle.org. Retrieved . fondationmaisongillescarle.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . collections.banq.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . canada.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer National Film Board of Canada
    Copyright status as a creator works protected by copyrights
    Family name Carle
    Related category Category:Films directed by Gilles Carle
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