Yves Létourneau was an American actor who is best known for Aux frontières du possible, Souris, tu m’inquiètes, and Le coup de grâce. Born on April 27, 1928, he made significant contributions to the entertainment industry before passing away on May 26, 2020, in Brossard, Québec, Canada.
Personal and Family Life
Yves Létourneau was married to Paulette Deguise, and together they had three children. He had a brother named Jacques Létourneau. In the early 1980s, he transitioned from acting to become a full-time sports editor for radio and television.
Career Contributions
Yves served as the president of UDA from 1983 to 1984 and played a crucial role in advocating for the artist’s law in Québec. This law granted self-employed status to artists, which was a significant achievement for the creative community in the region.
Death and Legacy
Yves Létourneau passed away on May 26, 2020, leaving behind a legacy in both acting and sports journalism. His advocacy work for artists continues to impact the industry positively.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aux frontières du possible | 1971 | Esterlin | TV Series |
| Souris, tu m’inquiètes | 1973 | Olivier | Film |
| Le coup de grâce | 1965 | N/A | Film |
| Les Brillant | 1980 | Benoît Boileau | TV Series |
| Duplessis | 1978 | Philippe Hamel | TV Mini Series |
| À cause de mon oncle | 1977 | Phil Rioux | TV Series |
| La petite patrie | 1974 | M. Rodier | TV Series |
| Les beaux dimanches | 1974 | N/A | TV Series |
| Le docteur Gagnon | 1975 | N/A | TV Series |
| Pris au collet | 1974 | Léonce | Short |