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Jean René Dufort

Jean René Dufort is a Quebec television and radio host, journalist, and comedian best known for hosting and directing the satirical news program Infoman.

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Jean René Dufort is a Quebec television and radio host, journalist, and comedian. He is best known for hosting and directing the satirical news program Infoman. Trained in biochemistry, he began his career in science and science communication before moving into television humour and political satire.

Early life and education

Jean René Dufort was raised in the Laurentians and studied biochemistry at the Université de Sherbrooke. Sources describe him as having first considered architecture before choosing science.

Career beginnings in science and communications

He first worked as a laboratory manager and in a pharmaceutical company, then wrote for science and consumer publications such as Québec Science, Les Petits Débrouillards, and Protégez-vous. He also contributed to science communication and media before becoming a television personality.

Television career

Dufort became widely known through La fin du monde est à 7 heures and later worked on 2000 ans de bogues. Since 2000, he has hosted and directed Infoman on Radio-Canada.

Infoman and public profile

Infoman is a satirical news program noted for political humour and investigative stunts. Dufort's work on the show has made him a familiar figure in Quebec media. His work has earned major recognition, including multiple Gémeaux and Olivier awards for Infoman.

Key facts

He grew up in Saint-Jérôme and studied biochemistry at the Université de Sherbrooke.
He initially worked in environmental analysis and pharmaceuticals before moving into communications.
He became known to television audiences through La fin du monde est à 7 heures.
He has hosted and directed Infoman since 2000, a Quebec satirical current-affairs program.
His work has earned major recognition, including multiple Gémeaux and Olivier awards for Infoman.

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Canadian context

He is a prominent Quebec media figure whose work on Radio-Canada has made him especially familiar to French-speaking Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean René Dufort?

He is a Quebec television and radio host, journalist, and comedian best known for the satirical program Infoman.

What is Jean René Dufort's educational background?

He earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the Université de Sherbrooke.

What is Jean René Dufort best known for?

He is best known for hosting and directing Infoman, a satirical current-affairs show on Radio-Canada.

What did Jean René Dufort do before television?

He worked in environmental analysis and pharmaceuticals, then moved into science writing and other communications work.

Has Jean René Dufort won awards?

Infoman has received numerous awards, including more than 30 Gémeaux awards and seven Olivier awards.

References

French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Ren%C3%A9_Dufort
Supports: Birthplace, education, early career, and long-running hosting of Infoman.
Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/infoman/site/credits/1/jean-rene-dufort
Supports: Career overview, hosting and directing Infoman, science communication background, and Olympic coverage.
Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/le-gout-des-autres/segments/entrevue/148129/jean-rene-dufort-souvenirs-enfance-parents-infoman
Supports: Raised in the Laurentians and educational background.
CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/infoman-jean-ren%C3%A9-dufort-seasons-anniversary-1.7344270
Supports: Infoman's long run, satirical style, and Dufort's prominence in Quebec television.
IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1202511/bio/
Supports: Date of birth and entertainment credits such as Infoman and 2000 ans de bogues.