Jean Lapointe
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 6, 1935 in Price, comté de Matane, Québec, Canada
- Died
- November 18, 2022
- Active Years
- 1966–2022 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Biography
Jean Lapointe was born on December 6, 1935, in Price, comite de Matane, Quebec, Canada, and died on November 18, 2022. He was a Quebecois-Canadian actor, comedian, and singer, as well as a former Canadian Senator. Lapointe began his stage career as part of the duo Les Jerolas with Jerome Lemay, performing in venues such as The Ed Sullivan Show and at the Olympia in Paris. He launched his solo career in 1974 and performed on stage, on albums, and in feature films. Known for his acting work in projects such as Le dernier tunnel, A l'origine d'un cri, and Duplessis, he also worked as a social activist campaigning against alcoholism and drug abuse through his Jean Lapointe Foundation. He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1984 and was named to the Senate by Jean Chretien in 2001.
Career overview
Jean Lapointe was a Quebecois-Canadian actor, comedian, and singer whose career spanned stage, music, and film. He began his stage career as part of the musical and comedy duo Les Jérolas alongside Jérôme Lemay. Together, the duo performed in notable venues including The Ed Sullivan Show and at the Olympia in Paris. Following his work with Les Jérolas, Lapointe launched his solo career in 1974, releasing albums mostly produced by Yves Lapierre and performing across various stages, albums, and feature films.
As an actor, Lapointe established a recognizable screen presence with known credits in film and television. Among his recognized acting projects are the feature films Le dernier tunnel and À l'origine d'un cri, as well as television work such as Duplessis. His contributions to the arts and public life extended into politics and social activism, where he campaigned against drug abuse and alcoholism through the Jean Lapointe Foundation and served as a Canadian Senator after being named to the Senate by Jean Chrétien in 2001. Throughout his life, Lapointe received recognition for his public and cultural impact, including being named an Officer of the Order of Canada. He passed away on November 18, 2022, leaving behind a legacy spanning entertainment, public service, and social advocacy.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
40 titles- Jean Lapointe, Pour une dernière fois (2022)
- La semaine des 4 Julie (2020) as Self
- My Very Own Circus (2020) as Guédille
- Juste pour rire 2016 - Philippe Bond vs Michel Barrette (2016) as Self
- Les Beaux Malaises (2014) as Marcel Coiteau
- Crying Out (2010) as Grand-Père
- Snow and Ashes (2010) as Thomas
- The Canadiens, Forever (2009) as Gerry
- Club social (2008) as Self
- Juste pour rire: 25 grands numéros (2008) as Self
- Truffle (2008) as L'homme maigre et sec
- The Last Tunnel (2004) as Fred Giguere
- Looking for Alexander (2004) as Wilbrod Gadouas
- Les Immortels (2003) as Adélard Major
- Viens voir les comédiens (2002) as Self
- The Bottle (2000) as Antoine
- Never Too Late (1996) as Woody
- The Saracen Woman (1992)
- An Imaginary Tale (1991) as Gaston
- Ding et Dong : Le film (1990) as Euclide
- Poivre et sel (1983) as Le professeur
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- L'Académie des 9 (1982) as Self
- Hot Dogs (1980) as Don Parchesi
- Duplessis (1978) as Maurice Duplessis
- Angela (1977) as M. Lebrecque
- J.A. Martin Photographer (1977) as Adhémar
- One Man (1977) as Ben Legault
- A Pacemaker and a Sidecar (1976) as Polo
- Ti-Mine, Bernie pis la gang… (1976) as Bernie
- Tout feu, tout femme (1975) as François Chartrand
- Orders (1974) as Clermont Boudreau
- Once Upon a Time in the East (1974) as Une Cléopâtre
- The Apple, the Stem and the Seeds (1974) as M. Robinson
- O.K.... Laliberté (1973) as Louis
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Master Cats (1971) as Policier
- Two Women In Gold (1970) as Sergent Detective Poivrot
- YUL 871 (1966)
- Clearing Skies as le père
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean Lapointe best known for?
Jean Lapointe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including La semaine des 4 Julie (2020), Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980), Les Enfants de la télé (2010), Spectator (1970).
When and where was Jean Lapointe born?
Jean Lapointe was born on December 6, 1935 in Price, comté de Matane, Québec, Canada. They passed away on November 18, 2022.
How many credits does Jean Lapointe have?
Jean Lapointe has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2022.
What is Jean Lapointe's background in cinema and television?
Jean Lapointe was born on December 6, 1935, in Price, comite de Matane, Quebec, Canada, and died on November 18, 2022. He was a Quebecois-Canadian actor, comedian, and singer, as well as a former Canadian Senator. Lapointe began his stage career as part of the duo Les Jerolas with Jerome Lemay, performing in venues suc...
Jean Lapointe by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 36
- L'Académie des 9 (1982) as Self — aged about 46
- Poivre et sel (1983) as Le professeur — aged about 47
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 46
- Angela (1977) as M. Lebrecque — aged about 41
- La semaine des 4 Julie (2020) as Self — aged about 84
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