Jean Lapointe
Jean Lapointe split his time between entertainment and politics, establishing
himself as a versatile actor, singer, and comedian during the 1970s before
taking office as a Canadian Senator in 2001. He was born in the village of
Price, Quebec, on December 6, 1935. A talented performer at a young age, he
began participating in cabaret shows as a teenager and soon formed a comedic duo
with Jérôme Lemay. Named "Les Jérolas," the two traveled internationally for
years, even performing on The Ed Sullivan Show during the 1960s. When they
disbanded in 1974, Jean Lapointe launched a solo ...
