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Simon Boulerice

Simon Boulerice is a Quebec writer, actor, playwright, poet, novelist, and television and radio columnist.

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

Simon Boulerice is a Quebec writer, actor, playwright, poet, novelist, and television and radio columnist. He writes for adults and children and is known for work across theatre, fiction, and screen media.

Career

Boulerice has built a multidisciplinary career in writing and performance, with work in theatre, fiction, poetry, and screenwriting. Sources describe him as a prolific Québécois artist whose publications include both adult and youth titles.

Writing and themes

He is associated with emotionally direct, inventive writing across plays, novels, and poetry. His bibliography includes titles such as *Javotte* and *Les garçons courent plus vite*, which have helped establish his reputation in Québec literature.

Screen and media work

Boulerice has written for television and appeared in media roles as a columnist and personality. Reported credits include *Passe-Partout*, *Six degrés*, and later projects such as *Chouchou* and *Martine à la plage*.

Recognition

His work has been translated into several languages and has received award attention in Canada and abroad. Reported honours include nominations and prizes connected to his television and web-series writing.

Key facts

  • Writes plays, novels, poetry, and youth literature.
  • Has also worked as an actor, director, and columnist in radio and television.
  • His works have been translated into multiple languages.
  • He has received award nominations including the Governor General’s Literary Awards and the Booksellers’ Award.
  • He wrote for the revival of *Passe-Partout* and for the television series *Six degrés*.
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Canadian context

Boulerice is a notable Québécois cultural figure whose French-language work contributes to Canadian theatre, literature, and television, especially in youth and family-oriented media.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon Boulerice?
Simon Boulerice is a Québécois writer and performer known for theatre, novels, poetry, youth literature, and television writing.
What kinds of works does he write?
He writes plays, novels, poetry, and literature for children and young adults, and he also writes for television.
Is Simon Boulerice also an actor?
Yes. Sources describe him as an actor in addition to being a writer, playwright, and columnist.
What are some of his best-known works?
Frequently cited works include *Simon a toujours aimé danser*, *Javotte*, *Edgar Paillettes*, *PIG*, *Les garçons courent plus vite*, and *Géolocaliser l'amour*.
Has his work been adapted for screen media?
Yes. *Géolocaliser l'amour* and *Martine à la plage* were adapted into web series, and he has also written television scripts.

References

  1. French Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Boulerice
    Supports: Basic biographical facts and broad career description.
  2. Orchestre Métropolitainhttps://orchestremetropolitain.com/en/biographies/simon-boulerice/
    Supports: Career summary, notable works, translations, and television writing credits.
  3. Association nationale des éditeurs de livreshttps://www.anel.qc.ca/formateur/simon-boulerice/
    Supports: Publishing profile, genres, and role as columnist and screenwriter.
  4. Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’huihttps://theatredaujourdhui.qc.ca/artistes/simon-boulerice
    Supports: Theatre background, training, and early stage work.
  5. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/dessine-moi-un-ete/segments/entrevue/33710/simon-boulerice-auteur
    Supports: Public profile as a prolific author and his creative approach.