About Johanne Harrelle
Lived 1930 – 1994 (aged 64). Johanne Harrelle was a Canadian writer, actor and model.
Johanne Harrelle (January 29, 1930 – August 4, 1994) was a Canadian actress, model, and writer, and the first black woman to rise to prominence in Quebec and Canada's fashion world.
She played a fictionalized version of herself in Claude Jutra's first feature film, À tout prendre (1964). She later became known in the fashion world as Johanne Harrelle.
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Who was Johanne Harrelle?
Canadian actress, model, and writer
When was Johanne Harrelle born?
Johanne Harrelle was born on 29 January 1930 in Montreal.
When did Johanne Harrelle die?
Johanne Harrelle died on 4 August 1994 in Île des Soeurs.
What was Johanne Harrelle's occupation?
Johanne Harrelle was a writer, actor and model.
What nationality was Johanne Harrelle?
Johanne Harrelle was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johanne Harrelle. https://biography.guide/johanne-harrelle/
MLA: "Johanne Harrelle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johanne-harrelle/.
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