Michel Courtemanche

Michel Courtemanche

Born: December 11, 1964
Michel Courtemanche (born December 11, 1964 in Laval, Quebec, Canada) is a Québécois comedian and actor. He has drawn hundreds of thousands to his one-man shows in Quebec, France, Belgium and Switzerland. His debut one-man show, A New Comic is Born, ran for more than five hundred performances and earned him two Felix nominations. His second, The New Adventures of Michel Courtemanche, filled theatres in both North America and Europe and spawned his second international hit video. Courtemanche has internationally sold out enormous houses usually reserved for rock stars (although such shows are quite commonplace for comedians in Quebec). He has even inspired a popular one-of-a-kind hardcover comic book. He has starred in Québécois films La Nuit de Noces and Karmina 2, and on the Secret Adventures of Jules Verne television series, on the Sci Fi Channel (United States). His style of comedy can be best summed up as mime combined with sound effects, as he is most often seen interacting with invisible objects or even people and using his voice to complete the scene. He is also particularly good at making remarkable grimaces.

Movies for Michel Courtemanche...

Lise Dion : 35 ans de complicité
Title: Lise Dion : 35 ans de complicité
Character: Self
Released: April 11, 2024
Type: Movie
At the dawn of her retirement from the stage, Lise Dion takes a step back from her 35 years in the profession. Accompanied by figures who were important to her, she revisits with humor and nostalgia the significant moments that shaped her career.
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Drôles de Québecois
Title: Drôles de Québecois
Character: Self
Released: April 27, 2023
Type: Movie
In 1987, Marcel Béliveau appeared on French TV show 'Surprise Sur Prises' and opened the doors of France to his fellow Québec comedians. Anthony Kavanagh, Michel Courtemanche, Stéphane Rousseau, Véronique Dicaire, Rachid Badouri and Sugar Sammy have all successfully tried their hand at French comedy, and the next generation of comedians is assured with Mariana Maza, Reda Saoui and Virginie Fortin. This documentary, commented by Québec and French personalities, retraces their history through hilarious sketches, cult parodies, TV and radio shows and happenings.
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Title: LOL: Last One Laughing Quebec
Character: Self
Released: January 5, 2023
Type: TV
Patrick Huard invites 10 comedians to this unique experience that borders on torture. They will spend six hours together in an enclosed space where it is forbidden to laugh. The last one to laugh will win the contest, as well as $100,000 for the foundation of their choice.
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Livrés chez vous sans contact
Title: Livrés chez vous sans contact
Character: Le démineur
Released: June 16, 2021
Type: Movie
Comedian duo "Corbeil et Maranda" have their shows canceled by a global pandemic. They therefore find themselves forced to find a new job and become delivery men… Their cargo? Sketches!
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Title: Question de jugement
Character: Self
Released: April 26, 2021
Type: TV
In this daily game show hosted Pierre Hébert, two contestants and the studio audience are asked to answer offbeat questions that play on people’s preconceived ideas and perceptions about four guest stars on the set.
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Title: Comment tu t'appelles ?
Character: Self - Guest
Released: April 7, 2021
Type: TV
What’s in a name? Each week, Stephane is joined on a large studio set by comedians Ève Côté and Kevin Raphaël as well as an energetic house band, and welcomes celebs who share the same first name. They pull out all the stops to showcase the featured names’ many facets with originality and authenticity.
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Title: Les 4 sur tables
Released: March 1, 2021
Type: TV
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Title: La tour
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 28, 2020
Type: TV
An original talk show is set in Patrick’s warm and cozy apartment, where he welcomes friends and guests every day to discuss the latest hot topics that affect our lives. The show also features Patrick’s fictional neighbours.
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Title: Tournée Générale
Character: Self
Released: January 23, 2019
Type: TV
Bryan Audet and his two acolytes talk about everyday life, about the subjects who annoy them and those who bring them together, serious or much lighter subjects. Debate, laughter and fun in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Title: Ceci n'est pas un talk show
Character: Self
Released: January 10, 2019
Type: TV
Three personalities compete to win the title of best guest of the evening. Antoine Vézina is the judge responsible for awarding players points that will designate a winner. The competitors make fun of the codes behind conventional talk shows during interviews, and take part in various challenges.
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Title: Roast Battle : le grand duel
Character: Self - Guest Judge
Released: January 10, 2019
Type: TV
In front of an audience, comedians face off in all-out comedy duels. Three Judges decide the fates of the 16 comedians, until only one is left. In this arena, every blow is allowed … especially the low ones!
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Title: Rousseau's Show
Character: Self
Released: March 5, 2018
Type: TV
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Title: Ce soir tout est permis
Character: Self
Released: November 17, 2014
Type: TV
Five artists show their wild side by performing zany challenges. There are no points, no stakes, and no keeping score between guests, just a fun and unique combination of crazy games and improvisation.
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Title: Deux hommes en or
Character: Self
Released: September 13, 2013
Type: TV
Presented in the form of a large live set, the hosts enlightening interviews with personalities from all walks of life who have made their mark in the news.
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Title: Les pêcheurs
Character: Michel Courtemanche
Released: September 11, 2013
Type: TV
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Title: In Lieu of Flowers
Character: Self
Released: January 10, 2012
Type: TV
A variety show with a twist: a celebrity guest get to attend their own memorial service – an entertaining send-off filled with eulogies and some gentle ribbing.
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Title: Le Tricheur
Character: Self
Released: January 8, 2012
Type: TV
This daily quiz show puts strategy front and centre, as five celebrities answer general-knowledge questions to win money for their favourite charity. But here’s the catch: one of the five participants is cheating, because they’re secretly being fed the answers. The cheater’s mission is to play it smart so they can fool the other players and win the game without getting caught.
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Title: Les enfants de la télé
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 2010
Type: TV
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Title: Hero Corp
Character: Captain Canada
Released: October 25, 2008
Type: TV
Hero Corp is a French comedic science fiction TV show that has aired 92 episodes over 5 seasons, beginning in October 2008 on the cable channel Comédie!. In July 2009 it began broadcasting on France 4. The show was created by and stars Simon Astier, previously seen in the Kaamelott TV show.
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Title: C'est juste de la TV
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 2007
Type: TV
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Title: La petite séduction
Character: Self
Released: May 1, 2006
Type: TV
Dany Turcotte invites celebrities to discover a small rural towns in unexpected and surprising ways. Events are carefully planned cater to the celebrity’s tastes, desires and passions.
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Title: Tout le monde en parle
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2004
Type: TV
Host Guy A. Lepage brings together six to eight personalities from different milieus—sports, politics, stage productions and more—that are the subject of everyone’s conversations and/or are important figures in recent events. Participants are invited to speak freely, voicing their opinions on headline news or on a subject that is near and dear to them. 
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The Best Moments of Courtemanche
Title: The Best Moments of Courtemanche
Character: Himself
Released: June 29, 2004
Type: Movie
Nine of the best numbers recorded in Germany: Tap dance, The photomaton, The drummer, The claustrophobic, The office, The samuraï, The weightlifter, The golfer, The circus
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Karmina 2
Title: Karmina 2
Character: Ti-Pit
Released: July 13, 2001
Type: Movie
All the vampires have to take a special potion made by Ghyslain Chabot to be human. Chabot's wife isn't a vampire yet but wishes to become one. Ghyslain doesn't share her desire because of all the rules and responsibilities inherent in being a vampire. As a result, Ghyslain's wife throws him out of the house without the potion.
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Wedding Night
Title: Wedding Night
Character: Marc
Released: June 1, 2001
Type: Movie
Florence and Nicolas live happily together. Until the sister of Nicolas them points to a contest you get to win the first prize, a wedding with all expenses paid in Niagara Falls. Without thinking twice, decide to marry. Following on from then occur a series of inexplicable events that will make their relationship is complicated by the discovery of the extravagances of his family
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Title: The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
Released: June 18, 2000
Type: TV
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne is a 22-episode science fiction television series in the steampunk genre that first aired in June 2000 on CBC Television in Canada and in syndication in the United States. The plot concept is predicated on a vast fictional conspiracy beginning with the revelation that Jules Verne did not merely write the stories behind his famous science fiction classic books Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth or Around the World in Eighty Days — but actually experienced these adventures personally. A television technological historic footnote, this work was the first hour-long series filmed entirely in HDTV format.
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La Ballade de Titus
Title: La Ballade de Titus
Character: Titus
Released: July 17, 1997
Type: Movie
Once upon a time, Titus was locked up in a cellar by his adoptive parents with only a television set, a VCR... and five hundred cartoon tapes... Twenty years later, Titus escapes. The world seems to him then a simple amusement park...
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Le meilleur de Courtemanche
Title: Le meilleur de Courtemanche
Character: Himself
Released: September 1, 1995
Type: Movie
Best of the best sketches by Michel Courtemanche.
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Entrez dans l'univers de Courtemanche
Title: Entrez dans l'univers de Courtemanche
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
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Les Parlementeries 1994
Title: Les Parlementeries 1994
Released: July 11, 1994
Type: Movie
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Courtemanche On Tour
Title: Courtemanche On Tour
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
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Title: RTL Samstag Nacht
Released: November 6, 1993
Type: TV
RTL Samstag Nacht was a comedy show, which ran from 6 November 1993 to 23 May 1998 on the German TV network RTL. RTL Samstag Nacht was the first major comedy show in German television, created after the example of the long-running American show Saturday Night Live and broadcast late on Saturday night. It helped comedy in German television to a breakthrough and was a model for several later comedy shows. Karl Ranseier was a recurring character featured in fake news reports telling about his death at the end of each episode. The name Karl Ranseier has become a catchphrase in Germany that has led to its own joke category of Ranseiers which are in widespread usage outside of the comedy origin.
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Les Nouvelles Aventures de Courtemanche
Title: Les Nouvelles Aventures de Courtemanche
Released: October 1, 1993
Type: Movie
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Les nouvelles aventure de Courtemanche
Title: Les nouvelles aventure de Courtemanche
Character: Michel Courtemanche
Released: May 26, 1993
Type: Movie
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Courtemanche, le Comique qui cartoone
Title: Courtemanche, le Comique qui cartoone
Released: January 1, 1990
Type: Movie
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Title: Geld oder Liebe
Character: Self
Released: September 28, 1989
Type: TV
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Title: Bye Bye
Released: December 31, 1968
Type: TV
Broadcast on December 31st, Bye Bye is a comic year-in-review which consists of sketches that parody the political, cultural and social events of the past year.