Creative Arts and Media

The Acadian culture is a haven for all the creative arts, whether they involve painting, writing, photography, or craftsmanship. We also include the field of journalism and broadcasting in this category.

The following individuals were recognized as Living Legends in the Creative Arts and Media category.

*Asterisk after name indicates that the person is deceased.

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Jim Viator

Promoted Cajun French through Le Théâtre Cadien

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Robert Landreneau *

Promoted Cajun French through Le Théâtre Cadien

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Linda Schafer

Known as an "angel artist" with visionary paintings that tell a story.

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Leo Touchet

Nationally and internationally renowned photographer.

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Doug Villien

A writer, artist, and chronicler of our history.

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Paul Landry *

Star of film, theater, and television.

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Ed Broussard

Award-winning photographer.

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Shirley & John * LeBlanc

Builders of historical replicas.

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Andre Forcier

Film director, screenwriter, and promoter of Acadian culture.

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Darrell Bourque, Ph.D.

Distinguished professor and former poet laureate of Louisiana.

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Maria Placer

First woman news anchor in southwest Louisiana and first female TV news director on the Gulf Coast.

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Dotsie LeBlanc *

Noted book author, photographer, and genealogist.

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“Nonc” Jules Guidry

Popular host of the radio show Le Bal de Dimanche Apres-Midi.

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Dr. May Waggoner

Writer, historian, theater director, singer, performer, and much more.

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James Trahan

Regular on "Passe Partout" discussing news and events in French

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An asterisk (*) indicates the person is deceased.