François Chénier

François Chénier is a Canadian Québécois actor, screenwriter, and stage director from Montreal.

François Chénier is a Canadian Québécois actor, screenwriter, and stage director from Montreal. He is best known for his roles in Quebec television series such as Radio Enfer and Watatatow, as well as for his work in theatre and as a collaborator on stage productions.

Career

Chénier built his reputation in Quebec television, including youth and family programming, before expanding into film and stage work. Sources also describe him as a screenwriter and stage director, with continued activity in theatre productions and touring performances.

Television roles

He is especially associated with Radio Enfer and Watatatow, two well-known Quebec series. Later coverage also places him in series such as Défense d’entrer and other recent screen roles.

Theatre work

Chénier has been active on stage as both performer and co-creator. He has collaborated with Michel Charette on plays and has played the title role in Symphorien in stage productions and tours.

Personal life

Public reporting states that he was partnered with actress Catherine Lachance for roughly 30 years, from 1994 until their separation in 2024. They have two children.