Genevieve Bujold was born on July 1, 1942, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was raised in a strict Roman Catholic environment. She attended a convent school for twelve years before being expelled for rebellious behavior. She then enrolled at Montreal’s Conservatoire d’art dramatique.
Bujold began her acting career in Canadian television and theater in the early 1960s. One of her earliest notable roles was in Alain Resnais’s French film La Guerre est finie (1966).
Her breakthrough role came with the film King of Hearts (1966), which gained her international recognition. She quickly established herself as a versatile and talented actress capable of handling both dramatic and comedic roles.
Bujold’s career spans several decades and includes a diverse range of films. Some of her most popular and critically acclaimed films include:
Genevieve Bujold has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, recognizing her contributions to film and television. She has won several Canadian awards, including multiple Genie Awards (now Canadian Screen Awards) for Best Actress. She also received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Anne of the Thousand Days (1969), although she was ultimately uncredited for the role due to her own request. She was