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Marc-André Coallier

Marc-André Coallier is a Canadian actor and television host from Quebec.

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

Marc-André Coallier is a Canadian actor and television host from Quebec, born on 6 December 1963. He is best known for hosting the youth program *Le Club des 100 watts* from 1988 to 1994. His career spans television, theatre, and production, reflecting French-language Canadian media and regional cultural production in Quebec.

Early life and family

Marc-André Coallier was born on 6 December 1963 and is the son of Jean-Pierre Coallier, a notable Quebec media figure. Sources describe him as having grown up in a communications-oriented environment in Quebec.

Television career

He became widely recognized for hosting the youth series *Le Club des 100 watts* from 1988 to 1994. After that, he continued in television with hosting work on other Quebec programs, including *Les Détecteurs de mensonges* on TQS and *Fou à lier* on TVA.

Acting work

Coallier also built a career as an actor in Quebec television productions. Sources list roles in series such as *Lance et compte*, *L’or et le papier*, *Bombardier*, and *Jasmine*.

Theatre and production

Later sources describe him as a theatre owner and producer associated with Théâtre de la Marjolaine in Eastman. He has also been identified as a producer and community media personality.

Key facts

  • He is a Canadian performer best known as a Quebec television host and actor.
  • He hosted *Le Club des 100 watts* from 1988 to 1994.
  • He later hosted *Les Détecteurs de mensonges* on TQS and *Fou à lier* on TVA.
  • He appeared in several Quebec television productions, including *Lance et compte*, *Bombardier*, and *Jasmine*.
  • He is associated with Théâtre de la Marjolaine in Eastman.
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Canadian context

He is a Quebec media personality whose career reflects French-language Canadian television, theatre, and regional cultural production, especially in Quebec.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marc-André Coallier?
He is a Canadian actor and television host from Quebec, best known for hosting *Le Club des 100 watts*.
When was Marc-André Coallier born?
He was born on 6 December 1963.
What made Marc-André Coallier famous?
He became widely known as the host of the youth program *Le Club des 100 watts* from 1988 to 1994.
What other television work has he done?
Sources say he later hosted *Les Détecteurs de mensonges* on TQS and *Fou à lier* on TVA.
What acting roles is he known for?
He is credited with appearances in productions including *Lance et compte*, *Bombardier*, *L’or et le papier*, and *Jasmine*.
Does he have a theatre connection?
Yes. Sources describe him as associated with Théâtre de la Marjolaine in Eastman, including as owner or operator.

References

  1. French Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc-Andr%C3%A9_Coallier
    Supports: Birth year, nationality, acting and hosting career, and *Le Club des 100 watts* hosting dates.
  2. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/les-grands-entretiens/segments/entrevue/463918/marc-andre-coallier-club-des-100-watts?tz=EST
    Supports: His fame from *Le Club des 100 watts*, his acting work, and his departure from the program in 1994.
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm0167576/
    Supports: Date of birth, occupation as actor, selected filmography, and marriage to Anne Dorval.
  4. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/medium-large/segments/entrevue/21811/jean-pierre-marc-andre-coallier
    Supports: Family connection to Jean-Pierre Coallier and association with Théâtre de la Marjolaine.
  5. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/plus-on-est-de-fous-plus-on-lit/segments/entrevue/6186/marc-andre-coallier-questionnaire-litteraire
    Supports: Current references to his hosting work and his role with Théâtre de la Marjolaine.