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Cathy Gauthier

Cathy Gauthier is a Quebec comedian, actress, and writer from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cathy Gauthier is a Canadian comedian, actress, and writer from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. She is known for her stand-up work and for television appearances including Un gars, une fille, Bye-Bye, and Roxy.

Early life and education

Gauthier was born in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, and pursued comedy training at the École nationale de l’humour. Public sources identify 1977 as her birth year.

Career

She built her career in Quebec comedy through stand-up and one-woman shows, and later worked in television and radio. Sources also describe her as an actress and writer, with screen credits including Un gars, une fille, Bye-Bye, and Roxy.

Recognition

Gauthier gained wider attention after being named Révélation de l’année at the Festival Juste pour rire in 2003. Public biographies and promotional sources also cite awards such as an Olivier and a Félix.

Personal life

Public reporting indicates that she became a mother to a daughter named Alice in 2018. Later interviews have also discussed personal topics that influenced her comedy work.

Key facts

  • Cathy Gauthier is a Canadian performer from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec.
  • She is primarily known as a comedian, but sources also identify her as an actress and writer.
  • She studied at the École nationale de l’humour.
  • She was named Révélation de l’année at the Festival Juste pour rire in 2003.
  • Her work has included television projects such as Un gars, une fille, Bye-Bye, and Roxy.
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Canadian context

She is a prominent Quebec-based Canadian comedian and television performer whose work is part of French-language popular culture in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cathy Gauthier?
Cathy Gauthier is a Canadian comedian, actress, and writer from Quebec, best known for her stand-up work and television appearances.
Where is Cathy Gauthier from?
She is from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada.
What is Cathy Gauthier known for?
She is known for stand-up comedy and for appearances in Un gars, une fille, Bye-Bye, and Roxy.
Did Cathy Gauthier study comedy?
Yes. Sources say she studied at the École nationale de l’humour.
When was Cathy Gauthier born?
Sources identify her birth date as February 25, 1977.
Has Cathy Gauthier won any awards?
Sources state that she was named Révélation de l’année at the Festival Juste pour rire in 2003.

References

  1. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm4260148/
    Supports: Occupation and screen credits including actress, writer, and known-for titles.
  2. Cathy Gauthier official sitehttps://www.cathygauthier.ca/
    Supports: Biography details including origin, training, career milestones, and shows.
  3. Journal de Montréalhttps://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/12/31/photos-souvenirs-cathy-gauthier
    Supports: Career milestones and personal life details such as motherhood and upcoming shows.
  4. ELLE Québechttps://www.ellequebec.com/style-de-vie/celebrites/cathy-gauthier-tout-un-numero
    Supports: Background, training, and early career recognition.
  5. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/Priere-De-Ne-Pas-Envoyer-De-Fleurs/2016/episodes/361906/cathy-gauthier
    Supports: Birth date information.