Alexandre Bruneau embarked on an acting journey in the year 2000, enrolling in the esteemed Theatre at Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe, a renowned Canadian theater school. He further honed his craft at the National Theater School of Canada, where he spent four years from 2002 to 2006, immersed in the art of acting. During his third year at the prestigious institution, Bruneau had the opportunity to participate in a traveling children's show, where he caught the attention of a director who would later play a significant role in his career.
This director, André Forcier, was impressed by Bruneau's talent and had him audition for the lead role in the 2004 film "The United States of Albert." Impressed by his reading, Forcier cast Bruneau in the title role, marking the beginning of a critically-acclaimed film career. The movie followed the poignant journey of a young man as he searched for love across the United States.
Following his breakthrough performance, Bruneau continued to pursue his passion for acting, appearing in a range of mediums, including television, film, and stage productions. Notable stage credits include runs of Peter Shaffer's "Equus" and Molière's "The Miser." In 2014, Bruneau was cast in the lead role of "The Kingdom of Beauty," a film by celebrated Québécois filmmaker Denys Arcand, further solidifying his status as a talented and versatile actor.
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