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Martin Drainville

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Key facts

Birth date August 21, 1964[1]
Place of birth Repentigny, Québec, Canada[4]
Occupation Actor and comedian[1]
Known for Louis 19, le roi des ondes[1]
Sibling Isabelle Drainville[3]

Martin Drainville is a Canadian actor and comedian from Quebec, born August 21, 1964, in Repentigny, Québec.

Context

Martin Drainville is a Canadian actor and comedian from Quebec, born on August 21, 1964, in Repentigny [4]. He is best known for his role in the film Louis 19, le roi des ondes, which earned him a Genie Award nomination for Best Actor in 1994 [1]. Drainville has worked across film, television, and theater [2], and was active in improvisation with the LNI from 1989 to 2000, later being inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2010 [2]. He is the sibling of Isabelle Drainville [3].

Documented claims

  • Martin Drainville received a Genie Award nomination for Best Actor at the 15th Genie Awards in 1994 for Louis 19, le roi des ondes. [1]
  • He worked in improvisation with the LNI from 1989 to 2000 and was inducted into the LNI Hall of Fame in 2010. [2]
  • His career spans film, television, and theater. [2]

Questions and answers

What are some interesting facts about Martin Drainville?

He was born on August 21, 1964, in Repentigny, Québec [4]. He received a Genie Award nomination for Best Actor in 1994 for Louis 19, le roi des ondes [1], and was inducted into the LNI Hall of Fame in 2010 [2].

What kind of acting does Martin Drainville do?

He works in film, television, and theater [2], and is also known for his work in improvisation with the LNI [2].

Sources

  1. Martin Drainville — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. [PHOTOS] Martin Drainville a failli devenir ingénieur | JDM — journaldemontreal.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Martin Drainville — themoviedb.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Alice's Odyssey — where2watch.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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