Hubert Gagnon
Hubert Gagnon was a Canadian actor and voice actor from Quebec, best known for voicing Homer Simpson and Abraham Simpson in the Quebec French version of *The Simpsons*.
Hubert Gagnon was a Canadian actor and voice actor from Quebec, best known for voicing Homer Simpson and Abraham Simpson in the Quebec French version of *The Simpsons*. He also worked in television, theatre, film, and extensive French-language dubbing. He died in Longueuil, Quebec, in 2020.
Career
Gagnon built a career in acting and especially in French-language dubbing. Sources describe him as one of Quebec’s most prolific voice actors, with work across television, theatre, film, and animation.
The Simpsons
He became widely known for voicing Homer Simpson in the Quebec French version of *The Simpsons* for 27 years. He also voiced Abraham Simpson, making him closely associated with the series in Quebec.
Other dubbing work
Beyond *The Simpsons*, Gagnon dubbed the French-Canadian voices of many major Hollywood actors. His dubbing credits included performers such as Robert De Niro, Mel Gibson, Richard Gere, and Christopher Walken.
Death
Gagnon died on 7 June 2020 at his home in Longueuil, Quebec. Reports state that cancer was the cause of death.
Key facts
- He was a Quebec-born Canadian actor and voice actor.
- He was best known for voicing Homer Simpson in the Quebec French version of *The Simpsons*.
- He also voiced Abraham Simpson in the same French-Canadian version of the series.
- He worked in television, theatre, film, and dubbing throughout his career.
- He was the French-Canadian voice of several Hollywood actors, including Robert De Niro, Mel Gibson, Richard Gere, and Christopher Walken.
- He died of cancer on 7 June 2020 in Longueuil, Quebec.
Gagnon was a major figure in Quebec’s French-language dubbing industry and a familiar voice to Canadian audiences, especially through the Quebec French version of *The Simpsons*.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubert_GagnonSupports: Birth and death dates; Canadian actor from Quebec; voice-over of Homer Simpson and Grampa Simpson in the Canadian French version of The Simpsons.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0300989/Supports: Birth place, death place, occupation, and notable acting credits.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0300989/bio/Supports: Death place and cause; voice of Homer Simpson in French Canadian version of The Simpsons until season 27.
- Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1710038/hubert-gagnon-homer-simpson-acteur-decesSupports: Voice of Homer Simpson for 27 years; theatre, cinema, television, and dubbing work.
- Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1710377/hubert-gagnon-deces-figure-importante-doublage-quebecois-bernard-fortinSupports: Extent of dubbing work and number of actors/films dubbed in Quebec dubbing records.
- Théâtralités — https://www.theatralites.com/post/29-septembreSupports: Teaching dubbing and work as Quebec voice actor for major Hollywood actors.