Viola Léger, Canadian senator. Named Officer of Order of Canada, 1989; recipient Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Pléiade, 1978, Dora Mavor Moore award, 1981, Médaille du Conseil de la vie française en Amérique, 1987, Chevalier de l'Order française des Arts et des Lettres, 1991, Masque de l'interprétation féminine de l'Academie québécoise du théâtre. Founder La Compagnie Viola Léger Inc., since 1985.
Background
Léger, Viola was born on June 29, 1930.
Education
Bachelor, University Moncton. Bachelor of Education, University Moncton. Master of Fine Arts, Boston University.
Career
Teacher drama; star of theatre, films, tv. Senator The Senate of Canada, Ottawa, since 2001.
Membership
Founder La Compagnie Viola Léger Inc., since 1985.