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Gabriel Sabourin

Gabriel Sabourin is a Canadian actor and screenwriter from Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gabriel Sabourin is a Canadian actor and screenwriter from Quebec. He is best known for the 2017 film *It's the Heart That Dies Last* (*C'est le cœur qui meurt en dernier*), which earned him Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Career

Sabourin has worked in film, television, and screenwriting. Sources list roles in productions such as *La galère*, *Trauma*, and *Amsterdam*.

Recognition

He is most closely associated with *It's the Heart That Dies Last*, which brought him Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Background

Sabourin is a Quebec-born Canadian performer and the son of actor Marcel Sabourin. He graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada.

Selected works

Publicly listed credits include *It's the Heart That Dies Last*, *La galère*, *Amsterdam*, and *Trauma*.

Key facts

  • He is a Canadian actor and screenwriter.
  • He is from Quebec.
  • He is best known for *It's the Heart That Dies Last*.
  • He received Canadian Screen Award nominations for acting and adapted screenplay.
  • He is the son of actor Marcel Sabourin.
  • He graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada.
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Canadian context

Gabriel Sabourin is a Canadian performer from Quebec, and his work has been recognized by the Canadian Screen Awards, making him relevant to Canadian film and television audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gabriel Sabourin?
Gabriel Sabourin is a Canadian actor and screenwriter from Quebec.
What is Gabriel Sabourin best known for?
He is best known for the 2017 film *It's the Heart That Dies Last*.
Has Gabriel Sabourin won any major awards?
Available sources show Canadian Screen Award nominations, not a win, for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Is Gabriel Sabourin related to Marcel Sabourin?
Yes. Gabriel Sabourin is the son of actor Marcel Sabourin.
What did Gabriel Sabourin study?
He graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Sabourin
    Supports: Canadian actor and screenwriter from Quebec; known for *It's the Heart That Dies Last*; Canadian Screen Award nominations; son of Marcel Sabourin; graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0754882/
    Supports: Identifies Gabriel Sabourin as an actor and writer and lists notable credits including *It's the Heart That Dies Last*, *La galère*, and *Amsterdam*.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/gabriel-sabourin/umc.cpc.2apb0guvt8y9v9gruehm5okds
    Supports: States that he is the son of Marcel Sabourin and a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada; summarizes early career and writing work.
  4. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Sabourin
    Supports: Describes him as a Canadian/Quebec actor and screenwriter.