Hubert Reeves, born July 13, 1932 in Montreal, died October 13, 2023 in Paris at age 91. The Canadian actor and writer appeared as himself in The Beautiful Story 1992 and Earth: Seen from the Heart 2018. He received 24 major awards including Companion of the Order of Canada and the Albert Einstein Medal. He married Francine Brunel Reeves and Camille Scoffier, and had four children.
Identity & family.
KIN · 9
Names, aliases, and relatives of Hubert Reeves — birth name, kin, and personal ties.
Hubert Reeves by the numbers — life, work, and family.
91Years lived
10Film credits
24Books
24Awards
2Marriages
4Children
Who was Hubert Reeves?
BIOGRAPHY
Hubert Reeves — early life, career, personal life, and legacy.
I.
Early life
Hubert Reeves attended Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, the Université de Montréal, McGill University, and Cornell University. He was born on July 13, 1932 in Montreal to Manon Beaupré and Joseph Aimée Reeves.
II.
Career
Hubert Reeves began his career as an actor and writer, appearing as himself in The Beautiful Story 1992 and Earth: Seen from the Heart 2018. He used the alias Professor Hubert Reeves for his work as an educator and public speaker in astronomy. He received numerous scientific and cultural awards, including the Companion of the Order of Canada in 2001 and the Albert Einstein Medal.
III.
Personal life
Hubert Reeves married twice: first to Francine Brunel Reeves and later to Camille Scoffier. He had four children: Gilles, Nicolas, Benoît, and Evelyne. He lived in Paris, France, where he died on October 13, 2023 at age 91. His brother André Reeves survived him.
IV.
Legacy
Hubert Reeves communicated science to the public through his films The Beautiful Story 1992 and Earth: Seen from the Heart 2018. He received 24 major awards, including the Companion of the Order of Canada in 2001 and the Albert Einstein Medal.
Filmography.
FILMS · 10
The complete filmography of Hubert Reeves — every film, TV show, and documentary credit, ranked by popularity.
TV
Apostrophes
8.5(4)
TV
Bonsoir Bonsoir!
4.0(1)
TV
Empreintes
Movie
The Beautiful Story
7.1(27)
Movie
Against Oblivion
7.0(3)
Movie
Lessons on Life
8.0(1)
Movie
Le Big Bang, Mes Ancêtres Et Moi
5.0(1)
Movie
Earth: Seen from the Heart
6.6(5)
Movie
Du Big Bang Au Vivant
6.0(1)
Movie
Ocean Seen from the Heart
6.0(3)
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Awards & honors.
AWARDS · 24
Every award, honor, and recognition received by Hubert Reeves — Grammys, hall-of-fame inductions, civic honors, lifetime achievements.
Companion of the Order of Canada01
Petrie Prize Lecture02
Grand prix de la francophonie03
Knight of the National Order of Merit04
honorary doctor of the Université libre de Bruxelles05
Blaise-Pascal Award06
Albert Einstein Medal07
Jean-Perrin Prize08
Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec09
honorary doctor of the University of Sherbrooke10
honorary doctorate at the Laval University11
Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa12
Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit13
Officer of the Legion of Honour14
Officer of the National Order of Quebec15
Knight of the Legion of Honour16
Commander of the Legion of Honour17
honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal18
Honorary doctor at the University of Bern19
honorary doctor of the Université du Québec à Montréal20
Officer of the Order of Canada21
Commander of the Order of Montreal22
Prix Jules Janssen23
honorary doctorate from University of Le Havre24
Bibliography.
BOOKS · 24
Hubert Reeves's bibliography — every authored, edited, and co-written book, ranked by edition count.
Little-known facts about Hubert Reeves — origins, oddities, and behind-the-scenes details from a public life.
01
Hubert Reeves received the Officer of the Order of Canada on April 19, 1991, and later the Companion of the Order of Canada on October 30, 2001.
02
He lived in Paris, France for many years until his death.
You wanted to know.
FAQ · 26
Quick answers to the questions readers ask most about Hubert Reeves.
01When was Hubert Reeves born?
Hubert Reeves was born on July 13, 1932 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
02Where was Hubert Reeves born?
Hubert Reeves was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
03When did Hubert Reeves die?
Hubert Reeves died on October 13, 2023 in Paris, France at age 91.
04How old was Hubert Reeves when he died?
Hubert Reeves was 91 years old when he died. He lived from July 13, 1932 to October 13, 2023.
05Where did Hubert Reeves die?
Hubert Reeves died in Paris, France.
06How did Hubert Reeves die?
Hubert Reeves died of old age at age 91.
07What is Hubert Reeves's real name?
Hubert Reeves’s birth name is Joseph Jean Louis Hubert Reeves.
08What does Hubert Reeves do for a living?
Hubert Reeves was an actor and writer.
09What nationality is Hubert Reeves?
Hubert Reeves was Canadian. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
10What language does Hubert Reeves speak?
Hubert Reeves’s native language was French.
11Who are Hubert Reeves's parents?
Hubert Reeves’s parents were Manon Beaupré and Joseph Aimée Reeves.
12Who is Hubert Reeves married to?
Hubert Reeves was married to Francine Brunel Reeves and Camille Scoffier.
13Does Hubert Reeves have children?
Yes, Hubert Reeves had four children: Gilles Reeves, Nicolas Reeves, Benoît Reeves, and Evelyne Reeves.
14Does Hubert Reeves have any siblings?
Yes, Hubert Reeves had one sibling: André Reeves.
15Where did Hubert Reeves go to school?
Hubert Reeves studied at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, Université de Montréal, McGill University, and Cornell University.
16What awards has Hubert Reeves won?
Hubert Reeves won many awards, including the Companion of the Order of Canada, the Albert Einstein Medal, and the Grand Prix de la Francophonie. He received 24 major honors in total.
17How many awards has Hubert Reeves won?
Hubert Reeves won 24 major awards. These include national orders, scientific medals, and honorary doctorates.
18What is Hubert Reeves best known for?
Hubert Reeves is best known for his films The Beautiful Story 1992 and Earth: Seen from the Heart 2018.
19Why was Hubert Reeves called Professor Hubert Reeves?
Hubert Reeves used the alias Professor Hubert Reeves. This title reflected his work as an educator and public speaker in astronomy.
20What is the Albert Einstein Medal?
The Albert Einstein Medal is an award given for outstanding achievements in astrophysics. Hubert Reeves received it for his contributions to science communication.
21How many honorary doctorates did Hubert Reeves receive?
Hubert Reeves received at least eight honorary doctorates. These include degrees from Université de Montréal, Laval University, University of Ottawa, and others.
22What is the Companion of the Order of Canada?
The Companion of the Order of Canada is Canada’s highest civilian honor. Hubert Reeves was appointed on October 30, 2001.
23What films did Hubert Reeves appear in?
Hubert Reeves appeared in The Beautiful Story 1992 and Earth: Seen from the Heart 2018. Both films were documentary-style works.
24What is the Grand prix de la francophonie?
The Grand prix de la francophonie is an award for promoting French language and culture. Hubert Reeves won it for his work.
25Did Hubert Reeves write any books?
Yes, as a writer, Hubert Reeves authored books on astronomy and the universe.
26What was Hubert Reeves' occupation?
Hubert Reeves was an actor and writer. He also worked as a science educator and communicator.
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