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Jacques Martin

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Key facts

Birth date 22 June 1933[1]
Death date 14 September 2007[1]
Occupation French television host and producer[1]
Birth place Lyon[2]
Death place Biarritz[2]

Jacques Martin most commonly refers to the French television host and producer born in 1933 and died in 2007, but the name also applies to several other people, so the intended subject depends on context.

Context

The name Jacques Martin most commonly refers to the French television host and producer born in 1933 and died in 2007 [1]. He was born in Lyon and died in Biarritz [2]. However, the name can also mean a French pacifist pastor, a Canadian ice hockey coach, a French philosopher, a French comics writer/artist, a Belgian cyclist, or a Canadian Paralympian [1]. The intended subject depends on context [1].

Documented claims

  • Jacques Martin was one of the most popular entertainers on French television for three decades. [3]
  • He was also described as an actor, singer, chansonnier, radio host, and television host. [1]

Questions and answers

Who was Jacques Martin?

Jacques Martin was a French television host and producer, born 22 June 1933 and died 14 September 2007 [1].

What did Jacques Martin do?

He was a French television entertainer and producer, one of the most popular entertainers on French television for three decades [3].

Is Jacques Martin the same person as the ice hockey coach?

No, the name also refers to a Canadian ice hockey coach, among others; the intended subject depends on context [1].

Sources

  1. Jacques Martin : biographie, actus, photos et vidéos sur Voici.fr — voici.fr (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Jacques Martin : biographie, news, photos et videos - Télé-Loisirs — programme-tv.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Jacques Martin Speaking Fee & Booking Agent Contact — athletespeakers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People