Jean Dalmain

Biography

Jean Dalmain was a French-Canadian actor and theatre director of the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique in 1934, studying under Louis Jouvet. He joined Jouvet's troupe, becoming close to the actor, and performed at the Théâtre de l'Athénée. In 1952, Dalmain began his connection with Quebec's theatre scene, co-founding the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and directing its associated school.