Lionel Villeneuve (April 9, 1925 - November 30, 2000) was a Canadian actor from Quebec.Jennifer Couëlle, "Lionel Villeneuve, tel un chêne". La Presse, December 2, 2000.
Born in Roberval, Quebec,"Le comédien québécois Lionel Villeneuve meurt d'une hémorragie cérébrale". TVA Nouvelles, November 30, 2000. he began his career as a member of the stage troupe Compagnons de Saint-Laurent, and studied acting under François Rozet.Gaetan Charlebois, "Villeneuve, Lionel". Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia, February 26, 2019. He was best known for his performances as Jos Poulin in Mon oncle Antoine,Jim Leach, "Mon oncle Antoine". The Canadian Encyclopedia, September 21, 2009. and Léopold in the theatrical premiere of Michel Tremblay's À toi, pour toujours, ta Marie-Lou.
He was married to actress Hélène Loiselle. His final film role, the short drama film Romain et Juliette, premiered just a few weeks before his death."A sampling of shorts at the fest". Playback, September 3, 2001.
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