On the boards, on the small and big screen, Michel Côté has played characters that have marked the imagination of Quebecers. While wishing that he regains his health as soon as possible, here are seven significant roles in the career of this great actor.
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Gervais Beaulieu, C.R.A.Z.Y.
Under the direction of Jean-Marc Vallée, Michel Côté offers a touching interpretation, which has made an impression, of a father who does not really know how to deal with a homosexual son, played by Marc-André Grondin.
Pierre Gautier, Omertà
On television, Michel Côté was excellent in the skin of this policeman who had to do battle with the high ranking officers of the mafia, a role which he resumed in the film adaptation of the series.
Jean-Jacques/Gérard/Patrice/Serge, Cruising Bar
One of Michel Côté’s great feats during his career has been to bring these four pathetic seducers to life in what will become one of the cult films of our cinematography.
Robert Piché, Piché, between heaven and earth
In addition to lending his features to the one Quebecers consider a hero because he saved the lives of 306 people by landing a broken down plane, Michel Côté was able to rub shoulders with his son Maxime Le Flaguais in the credits.
Sharp, Broue
Photo courtesy, Michel Tremblay
The unforgettable mustachioed firefighter of the greatest theatrical success in the history of Quebec. With his friends Marc Messier and Marcel Gauthier, Michel Côté slipped into the clothes of the characters of Broue more than 3000 times, for 38 years. Phenomenal.
Jacques Laroche, From father to cop
Alongside Louis-Jean Houde, Michel Côté was once more immersed in a father-son dynamic, this time under the guise of humor, in this film by Émile Gaudreau which remains to this day one of the greatest popular successes. Quebec cinema.
Jean Lou, The little life
In theatre, cinema and television, Michel Côté has been part of all the great popular successes. In The little lifehe didn’t hold one of the main roles, but each time he appeared on screen, his Jean-Lou stole the show.
