Jean Lajeunesse
Jean Lajeunesse was a Canadian Québécois actor, screenwriter, and radio and television presenter.
Jean Lajeunesse (17 July 1921 – 26 September 1991) was a Canadian Québécois actor, screenwriter, and radio and television presenter. He was active in film, theatre, radio, and television, and was known for his work alongside Janette Bertrand in Quebec broadcasting.
Early life
Jean Lajeunesse was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1921. Available biographical sources identify him as a Canadian performer from Quebec.
Career
He worked in film and theatre and also as a radio and television presenter. Sources list him as an actor and screenwriter, with credits in major Quebec productions.
Notable works
His credited screen appearances include Whispering City, Les brûlés, and Réjeanne Padovani. He is also associated with the television game show Adam ou Ève, presented with Janette Bertrand from 1961 to 1966.
Personal life
He was married to Janette Bertrand, a prominent Quebec writer and broadcaster. Some sources also identify him as the husband of Janette Bertrand in biographical listings.
Key facts
- He was born in Montreal in 1921 and died in Montreal in 1991.
- He worked as an actor and screenwriter, and also presented radio and television programs.
- He appeared in films including Whispering City (1947), Les brûlés (1959), and Réjeanne Padovani (1973).
- He was associated with Quebec television, including the duo presentation of Adam ou Ève with Janette Bertrand.
- Sources describe him as a Québécois performer active in cinema, theatre, radio, and television.
Jean Lajeunesse was a Québécois performer whose career was closely tied to Canadian French-language film, theatre, radio, and television.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_LajeunesseSupports: Birthplace, nationality, occupations, and general biographical description.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm0482049/Supports: Birth date, death date, occupations, spouse, and selected film credits.
- Les Gens du Cinéma — http://www.lesgensducinema.com/biographie/Jean%20LAJEUNESSE.htmSupports: Birth and death in Montreal, career summary, and death notice details.
- Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/ca/person/jean-lajeunesse/umc.cpc.5u7q6yk471eut10nnjrhu0mxaSupports: Identification as an actor and husband of Janette Bertrand.