He was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on November 9, 2022 and Invested on: May 26, 2023 in Montréal, Quebec, Canada He was one of the most versatile and prolific actors in Quebec. Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, he has played iconic characters in some of the biggest films of recent decades, including "Cruising Bar," "C.R.A.Z.Y". and "De Père En Flic." He starred in the television series "Omertà" and appeared in "La Petite Vie," two programs that shaped generations of viewers. Co-writer and co-star of "Broue," he contributed to the most widely seen, longest-running and greatest success in the history of Quebec theatre.