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Jean-François Harrisson

Jean-François Harrisson is a Canadian actor and television host from Montreal, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jean-François Harrisson is a Canadian actor and television host from Montreal, Quebec. He was born in 1975 and is identified in French-language sources as a Quebec actor and presenter. Public records and news coverage also document his criminal conviction in 2011 for offences related to child pornography.

Early life

Jean-François Harrisson was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1975. Available sources identify him as Canadian and Quebec-born.

Career

He worked as an actor and television host. IMDb and French-language biographies associate him with Quebec entertainment productions, including Minuit, le soir and Bonzaïon.

Harrisson was arrested in 2009 and later pleaded guilty to charges involving child pornography. In 2011, he received a 20-month prison sentence, followed by probation and other conditions.

Public profile

His public profile is shaped both by his work in Quebec media and by the criminal case that received significant coverage in Canadian news outlets.

Key facts

  • Jean-François Harrisson is a Canadian actor and television host born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1975.
  • He is known for Quebec television and film roles, including Minuit, le soir and Bonzaïon.
  • In July 2011, he was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to possession, distribution and importation-exportation of child pornography.
  • He was released in 2012 after serving part of his sentence and completing probation conditions.
  • His career and legal case were both covered in Canadian media.
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Canadian context

He is a Quebec-born Canadian entertainer whose career and legal case were both covered in Canadian media, making him a Canadian public figure of note.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean-François Harrisson?
He is a Canadian actor and television host from Montreal, Quebec.
Where was Jean-François Harrisson born?
He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What is Jean-François Harrisson known for?
He is known for acting and television hosting in Quebec, including credits listed by IMDb.
Was Jean-François Harrisson convicted of a crime?
Yes. News reports state that he pleaded guilty in 2011 to offences involving child pornography and was sentenced to 20 months in prison.
When was Jean-François Harrisson released from prison?
News coverage reported that he was released in 2012 after serving part of his sentence and completing related conditions.

References

  1. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Fran%C3%A7ois_Harrisson
    Supports: Birth place, nationality, profession, and identification as a Quebec actor.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365950/
    Supports: Occupation and selected acting credits.
  3. La Presse — https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/justice-et-faits-divers/201107/04/01-4414831-jean-francois-harrisson-ecope-de-20-mois-de-prison.php
    Supports: 2011 conviction and 20-month prison sentence.
  4. Journal de Montréal — https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2012/04/07/jean-francois-harrisson-est-sorti-de-prison
    Supports: Release from prison in 2012 and post-release conditions.