Colm Feore's lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to a decades-long, diverse career
Colm Feore's ability to draw in audiences has earned him the honour at this year's GGPAAs
A highly sought-after performer on stage, film and television, Colm Feore's ability to adapt his craft to a variety of forms has made him an indispensable Canadian talent. The Bon Cop, Bad Cop star was selected to receive the Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award at this year's Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.
The GGPAAs are Canada's highest honour in the performing arts, and this year's award ceremony is taking place on April 26, followed by the red carpet gala on April 27.
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Feore has led an extraordinary career, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor. He's one of Canada's top stage actors, and a regular at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. On the screen, Feore has a whopping 140 film and TV credits to his name, including The Red Violin, Trudeau, 24, House of Cards and the recent Netflix series The Umbrella Academy.
As an active member of his community, he also donates his time to not-for-profit initiatives like Shakespearience and Reel Canada that empower at-risk youth through Shakespeare and Film. Fluently bilingual in both French and English, Feore is a cultural ambassador to Canada and abroad.
Learn more about this year's Governor General Performing Arts Awards here.