Pierre Marcotte
Pierre Marcotte was a Canadian Québécois television and radio host, businessman, and entertainer best known for his work on Quebec variety programs, especially *Les Tannants*.
Pierre Marcotte was a Canadian Québécois television and radio host, businessman, and entertainer best known for his work on Quebec variety programs, especially *Les Tannants*. He was a prominent figure in Quebec broadcasting for decades and also operated businesses in the restaurant sector. He died in Quebec City in 2022 at the age of 83.
Early life and education
Marcotte was born in Joliette, Quebec, in 1938. He began his broadcasting career in radio while still a teenager, and later received training in dramatic arts.
Broadcasting career
He first worked in radio before becoming a television personality. His career included important stops at CKVL and Télé-Métropole (later TVA). He became especially associated with popular variety programming in Quebec.
Les Tannants and television fame
Marcotte’s best-known television work was *Les Tannants*, a variety program that made him a household name in Quebec. The show is described as a cult favourite and a major part of his public image.
Business career
In addition to broadcasting, Marcotte was active as an entrepreneur. He managed several businesses, including restaurants and a shopping centre, and held leadership roles in business-related ventures and cultural organisations.
Key facts
- Began broadcasting career in radio at a young age and later worked in television.
- Became widely known in Quebec through variety and quiz programs, including *Les Tannants*.
- Worked at CKVL and TVA/Télé-Métropole.
- Owned and managed businesses, especially restaurants, alongside his media career.
- Died from complications related to COVID-19 in July 2022.
Marcotte is significant to Canadian readers as a well-known figure in Quebec French-language television and radio, especially during the growth of modern Quebec entertainment broadcasting.
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References
- French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_MarcotteSupports: Full name, nationality, birth and death details, and general career description.
- Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1898019/pierre-marcotte-deces-animateur-hommes-affairesSupports: Birthplace and date, career in radio and television, business activity, and death details.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0545964/Supports: Birth and death dates/places and career notes including television work.
- Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/medium-large/segments/entrevue/67928/pierre-marcotte-animateur-homme-d-affaires-livre-entretiens-robert-maltaisSupports: Early radio start, television career, and business ownership.
- Librairies Boyer — https://www.librairiesboyer.qc.ca/produit/biographie/290484-pierre-marcotte-en-direct.htmlSupports: Biographical summary of his radio/TV career and business ventures.
- Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/bien-entendu/segments/entrevue/148072/pierre-marcotte-animateur-entrevue-Supports: Career reflections and association with major Quebec television programs.
- Noovo Moi — https://www.noovomoi.ca/en-vedette/pierre-marcotte-est-decede.htmlSupports: Death details, family information, and summary of career and business roles.