Edgar Fruitier

Edgar Fruitier was a Quebec actor, radio and television host, columnist, and classical-music commentator born in Montréal in 1930.

Edgar Fruitier was a Quebec actor, radio and television host, columnist, and classical-music commentator born in Montréal in 1930. He appeared in more than 200 roles across stage, television, radio, and film, and was also known as the French-Canadian voice of Montgomery Burns in *The Simpsons*. Fruitier died on 29 November 2024 at age 94.

Early life

Edgar Fruitier was born in Montréal, Quebec, on 8 May 1930. Publicly available sources identify Montréal as his birthplace and Canada as his nationality.

Career

Fruitier began his acting career in the 1950s and became a familiar figure in Quebec theatre, television, and radio. He was also active as a host and columnist, especially on classical music.

Notable roles

He played more than 200 roles across stage and screen and appeared in popular Quebec television productions. He is also widely recognized for voicing Montgomery Burns in the French-Canadian version of *The Simpsons*.

Recognition and honours

Fruitier was named Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Pléiade in 2003. Sources also note that he served as spokesperson or honorary chair for events related to music and the French language.

Later life and death

Fruitier died on 29 November 2024 at age 94. Reports at the time stated that he had experienced health problems in his later years.