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About me
Gilles Plouffe
Gilles Plouffe is an actor and trainer passionate about the authenticity of acting. Founder of the Gilles Plouffe Actors Studio in Montreal, he draws on a 35-year artistic career and over 25 years of teaching experience to support actors on their journey.
Trained under master John Strasberg, he conveys a realistic and organic approach to acting, informed by his own experience in theater, film, and television, in both French and English.
His mission: to create a vibrant, challenging, and caring learning space, where each actor can fully reveal themselves and profoundly transform their practice.
OUR TEAMS
At the Gilles Plouffe Actors Studio, we believe that every artist deserves support that is both compassionate and demanding. Our team is made up of people passionate about acting in theater, film, television and teaching acting, united by a shared mission: to help each actor reveal their true self and their creative power.
Want to experience acting from the inside?
Are you curious, passionate, a beginner, or already an experienced actor? Here, we don't just teach you how to say a line—we introduce you to the art of realistic acting, as taught in the major studios of New York.
What are we doing here? We're pushing you to tap into your imagination, to connect with your experiences to embody real, touching, and powerful characters. Because acting isn't just about "saying the lines correctly"—it's about making the invisible visible, creating an experience that strikes the heartstrings of your audience.
Do you want to understand how to transform yourself, inhabit a character, and create a believable world with your energy and emotions? This is exactly what you're going to learn.
Acting is a true inner adventure—and I'll be there to support you every step of the way, whether you want to shine on stage, on screen, or simply learn more about yourself and your own self expression through acting.
So, are you ready to give it a try? Join the studio, discover your unique voice, and experience a training that could change your life.
Gilles Plouffe
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
John Strasberg – Master Trainer
I've known Gilles for over 20 years. I've seen him grow as an actor, director, producer, and teacher. Every time I work with his students in Montreal, their growth is evident. He shares my vision of the creative process. His work is well worth the effort for any actor who wants to excel.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
Mylène Dinh-Robic – Actress
Gilles believed in me more than I believed in myself. He pushed me beyond my limits and taught me to create from my most vulnerable moments. Trust him—he will help you discover your true artistic potential.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
Alex Weiner – Actor
Thanks to his coaching, I landed a major role. Even when I didn't get a role, I received the best feedback of my career. Gilles understands each actor and takes them further, always with kindness and rigor.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
Ann Arson – Director
I was looking for a new way to approach the game. I found a concrete, sensitive method, and exercises that really helped me progress.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
Ann Arson – Director
I was looking for a new way to approach the game. I found a concrete, sensitive method, and exercises that really helped me progress.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
Ann Arson – Director
I was looking for a new way to approach the game. I found a concrete, sensitive method, and exercises that really helped me progress.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
Ann Arson – Director
I was looking for a new way to approach the game. I found a concrete, sensitive method, and exercises that really helped me progress.
Our mission
To train realistic and inspiring actors, capable of vibrating and making others vibrate.
At the Gilles Plouffe Actors Studio, our mission is to train authentic actors, capable of touching and inspiring their audiences through true and embodied acting.
We offer a framework where personal and artistic exploration becomes a springboard for developing talent, confidence and creativity.
Our goal: to enable everyone to reveal their unique voice, whether to shine on screen, on stage, or simply to grow through the art of acting.
