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Pierre Marcotte

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Key facts

Full name Joseph Jacques Roland Pierre Marcotte[1]
Birth date 25 November 1938[2]
Birth place Joliette[1]
Death date 13 July 2022[4]
Death place Québec[1]
Occupations TV host, radio host, businessman[1]

Pierre Marcotte was a Québec TV and radio host and businessman, known to the public as an animator and owner of several businesses.

Context

Pierre Marcotte was a well-known figure in Québec entertainment. He was born in Joliette and worked in radio, television, and the restaurant business [1]. He began as an announcer at CJSO and later co-hosted shows like Les Tannants [2][3]. He also led La Fondation des Artistes and managed a Montréal restaurant [3].

Documented claims

  • Pierre Marcotte began his career as an announcer and then host at radio station CJSO. [2]
  • He co-hosted television quizzes and variety shows, including Les Tannants. [3]
  • He served as president of La Fondation des Artistes (UDA). [3]
  • He managed the Restaurant Hélène-de-Champlain in Montréal. [3]

Questions and answers

When was Pierre Marcotte born?

He was born on 25 November 1938 in Joliette [2].

What did Pierre Marcotte do?

He was a TV and radio host and businessman, known for hosting shows and owning businesses [1].

When did Pierre Marcotte die?

He died on 13 July 2022 in Québec [4].

Sources

  1. Pierre Marcotte est décédé — noovomoi.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Pierre Marcotte | Actor, Cinematographer, Camera and Electrical Department — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. La carrière de Pierre Marcotte en cinq vidéos — tvanouvelles.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Parti Québécois candidate ousted for anti-Muslim remarks - Montreal | Globalnews.ca — globalnews.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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