Denis Thériault

Denis Thériault, born on August twenty-fourth, nineteen fifty-nine, is a distinguished Canadian author, playwright, and screenwriter of French-Canadian heritage. He pursued his education in psychology at the University of Ottawa, graduating in nineteen eighty-one, which laid a foundation for his creative endeavors.

Thériault's literary journey began with the creation of several acclaimed plays, including 'La prophétie' in nineteen eighty, 'Les cloches' in nineteen eighty-nine, and 'Les Mordus' in nineteen ninety. His talent was recognized early on when he won the Télé-Québec Scenarios Competition twice, first for 'Aïrenem' in nineteen eighty-three and then for 'Victor le vampire' in nineteen eighty-four, propelling him into a successful screenwriting career.

As a screenwriter, Thériault has made significant contributions to various television series, such as 'La maison Deschênes' from nineteen eighty-seven to nineteen eighty-eight, 'Macaroni tout garni' from two thousand one to two thousand five, 'Kaboum' from two thousand six to two thousand ten, and 'Les argonautes' from two thousand eleven to two thousand thirteen. His film work includes the script for 'Frisson des Collines' released in two thousand eleven.

In two thousand one, Thériault published his debut novel, 'L'iguane' (The Boy Who Belonged to the Sea), which garnered four prestigious literary awards. He has since expanded his literary repertoire with titles such as 'Le facteur émotif' (recipient of the Canada-Japan Prize), 'La fille qui n’existait pas', 'La fiancée du facteur', and 'Manucure'. His works have been translated into numerous languages, including Russian and Chinese, showcasing his international appeal.