Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-11-19
Invested on: 2019-11-21
Ann-Marie MacDonald, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Deftly balancing artistic excellence with personal candour, Ann-Marie MacDonald’s work is both a celebration and an honest depiction of the human spirit. An acclaimed author, actor and playwright, she has made substantial contributions to Canadian theatre, television, film and the literary arts. She is an equally engaged participant in the civic life of her country as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ and women’s rights—perspectives she often incorporates into her writing. A generous mentor, she helps coach and edify the next generation of Canadian theatre artists.