Robert Gadouas
What is robert gadouas?
Key facts
Robert Gadouas was a Québec actor from Montréal, born in 1927 and died by suicide in 1969. He is described as a cofounder of Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and founder of Théâtre du Demi-Siècle. His first training was at the École de théâtre pour enfants directed by Yvonne Audet. He had children named Daniel and Nathalie Gadouas. [2] [3] [4]
Context
Robert Gadouas was a Québec actor from Montréal, born in 1927 and died by suicide in 1969 [1]. He is described as a cofounder of Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and founder of Théâtre du Demi-Siècle [4]. His first training was at the École de théâtre pour enfants directed by Yvonne Audet [3]. He had children named Daniel and Nathalie Gadouas [2]. One source notes he separated from his partner in 1963 [3].
Documented claims
- Robert Gadouas was a cofounder of Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and founder of Théâtre du Demi-Siècle. [4]
- His first training was at the École de théâtre pour enfants directed by Yvonne Audet. [3]
- He separated from his partner in 1963. [3]
- His ex-partner Andrée Lachapelle attributed his suicide to hostility from the theater milieu and the 'destructive' tendencies of acting. [2]
Questions and answers
When was Robert Gadouas born?
Robert Gadouas was born in 1927 [4].
How did Robert Gadouas die?
He died by suicide in 1969 [1].
What theaters was Robert Gadouas associated with?
He was a cofounder of Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and founder of Théâtre du Demi-Siècle [4].
Sources
- Encyclopédie sur la mort | Gadouas Robert — agora.qc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- 28 septembre - theatralites — theatralites.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Nathalie Gadouas | Actress — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Francois Gadouas Genealogy: 19 obituaries, marriages, births, burials (1705-1909) — mesaieux.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)