Yvon Deschamps

Yvon Deschamps

Yvon Deschamps (born July 31, 1935, in Montreal, Quebec) is a Quebec author, actor, comedian and producer best known for his monologues. His social-commentary-tinged humour propelled him to prominence in Quebec popular culture in the 1970s and 1980s. A long time comedian and still active, Deschamps is now perceived as one of the greatest in Quebec history. Yvon Deschamps was born in Montreal's working-class Saint-Henri district. He left school in 1951, after Grade 11, and in 1953 found work in the record library at Radio-Canada's new television service. It was at Radio-Canada that Deschamps discovered the performing arts; after attending a boulevard theatre piece starring Georges Groulx and Denise Pelletier, he added a taste for the theatre, and enrolled in acting classes with François Rozet and Paul Buissonneau. He took the stage for the first time in 1957 at the Théâtre universitaire canadien, playing Pylade in a production of Jean Racine's Andromaque. In 1959, Deschamps was part of La Roulotte, Paul Buissonneau's travelling children's theatre. The following year he married Mireille Lachance (the two would divorce in 1967). In 1961 he became friends with Claude Léveillée, becoming his drummer, even though the man had actually never played the drums before. In 1963 he formed a company with Léveillée and several other artists at Buissonneau's Théâtre de Quat'Sous. In 1965 he played his first film role in Jean-Claude Lord's Deliver Us from Evil (Délivrez-nous du mal), although the film was not released theatrically until 1969. That same year Deschamps left his short career as a musician behind and opened Le Fournil, a restaurant in Old Montreal, followed by Saint-Amable in 1966. Both would end up bankrupt a few years later, but while they were open Deschamps hosted his Boîte à Clémence, a boîte à chanson hosted by Clémence DesRochers, participating in the Le monde sont drôles (People are Funny) and Sois toi-même(Be Yourself) shows which opened there in 1967. The latter played a special role in his career, because that is where the Yvon Deschamps "character" and his "good boss" role appeared for the first time:) In the winter of 1968, finding himself broke and occasionally sleeping on friends couches with new girlfriend Judi Richards, Deschamps took a job at the Quat'Sous offered by his friend Buissonneau. Buissonneau had just lost Michel Tremblay's celebrated play Les Belles-sœurs to the Rideau Vert theatre, and was looking for a play to finish the season with. Deschamps proposed a musical review to Louise Forestier and Robert Charlebois with Mouffe on board, and very little rehearsal time. The result would be known as L'Osstidcho (L'hostie de show or "The freaking show"), a show that would revolutionize Quebec song. Inspired by Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant, Deschamps made his first real monologue part of the review when Robert Charlebois did not want to learn his lines for the dialogue (he decided to strum the guitar instead). In Les unions, qu'ossa donne? (Unions, What are they Good For?), Deschamps played a naïve worker extolling the great generosity and good-heartedness of his boss, making it clear that reality was not quite so rosy. ... Source: Article "Yvon Deschamps" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Popularity : 1.847
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1935-07-31
  • Place of Birth : Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Yvon Deschamps Movies

  • 2020
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    Bon 85e Yvon !

    Bon 85e Yvon !

    1 2020 HD

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  • 2017
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    Juste pour rire - 35 ans d'ovations

    Juste pour rire - 35 ans d'ovations

    1 2017 HD

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  • 2023
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    L'osstidquoi ? L'osstidcho!

    L'osstidquoi ? L'osstidcho!

    1 2023 HD

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  • 2023
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    Deschamps raconte Yvon

    Deschamps raconte Yvon

    1 2023 HD

    Deschamps gives an interview that is both touching and captivating. From the creation of “L'Osstidcho”, through his earliest childhood to...

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  • 2022
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    La balloune

    La balloune

    1 2022 HD

    With more than 70 years of career, Claude Crest is more than ever a living legend of comedy. From his childhood in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve to the...

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  • 1984
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    Yvon Deschamps - Un Voyage Dans Le Temps

    Yvon Deschamps - Un Voyage Dans Le Temps

    1 1984 HD

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  • 2023
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    The Final Gala: Quebec Comedy Legends

    The Final Gala: Quebec Comedy Legends

    6.3 2023 HD

    Yvon Deschamps, Patrick Huard, Louis-Josée Houde, Martin Matte, Mariana Mazza... For its final classic Gala in French, Juste Pour Rire...

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  • 1970
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    Two Women In Gold

    Two Women In Gold

    3.9 1970 HD

    Two bored Montreal housewives (Monique Mercure & Louise Turcot), with inattentive husbands (Marcel Sabourin & Donald Pilon), and lots of time on...

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  • 2020
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    The Rose Family

    The Rose Family

    8.2 2020 HD

    In October 1970, members of the Front de Libération du Québec (FLQ) kidnapped Minister Pierre Laporte, triggering an unprecedented...

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  • 2024
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    Le clown est triste

    Le clown est triste

    1 2024 HD

    This documentary attempts to understand why so many comedians experience mental health issues, a condition that stands in stark contrast to their...

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  • 2008
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    Les Parlementeries 2008

    Les Parlementeries 2008

    6 2008 HD

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  • 1974
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    Je Suis Moi

    Je Suis Moi

    1 1974 HD

    An animation.

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  • 2024
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    Lise Dion : 35 ans de complicité

    Lise Dion : 35 ans de complicité

    1 2024 HD

    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...

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  • 1966
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    Deliver Us from Evil

    Deliver Us from Evil

    4.2 1966 HD

    André and his sister Lucille come from a wealthy family. Both seem attached to Georges, be charismatic, exuberant, charming and self-centered....

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  • 1996
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    Les Parlementeries 1996

    Les Parlementeries 1996

    1 1996 HD

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  • 1964
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    Troublemaker

    Troublemaker

    1 1964 HD

    A humanity student, Lucien is active in various extracurricular activities. Recognized by his peers, he represents other students in their challenge...

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  • 2002
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    Yvon Deschamps au Corona

    Yvon Deschamps au Corona

    1 2002 HD

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  • 2006
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    Yvon Deschamps Volume 3 - Les années 80-90

    Yvon Deschamps Volume 3 - Les années 80-90

    10 2006 HD

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  • 2004
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    Yvon Deschamps Volume 1 - Les années 60-70

    Yvon Deschamps Volume 1 - Les années 60-70

    1 2004 HD

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  • 2005
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    Yvon Deschamps Volume 2 - Les années 70-80

    Yvon Deschamps Volume 2 - Les années 70-80

    9 2005 HD

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  • 2006
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    Yvon Deschamps Volume 4 - Les années 1990-2000

    Yvon Deschamps Volume 4 - Les années 1990-2000

    1 2006 HD

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  • 1971
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    Hold on to Daddy's Ears

    Hold on to Daddy's Ears

    1 1971 HD

    The tribulations of two Québec nationalists in the English-speaking world of insurance. A satire that draws its irony from a specific social...

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  • 1977
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    The Late Blossom

    The Late Blossom

    1 1977 HD

    30-year-old Quebec City native Gisèle lives a quiet life as a secretary without happiness with her parents and siblings. One day, tired of...

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  • 2020
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    Roast Covid-19

    Roast Covid-19

    1 2020 HD

    Alexandre Barrett brings dozens of comedians together to talk about COVID-19 in a way where absolutely anything goes! This special event offers a...

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  • 1969
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    L'Impôt, et tout et tout

    L'Impôt, et tout et tout

    1 1969 HD

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  • 1994
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    Les Parlementeries 1994

    Les Parlementeries 1994

    1 1994 HD

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  • 1999
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    Le bogue de l'an 2000

    Le bogue de l'an 2000

    1 1999 HD

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  • 2015
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    Deschampsons

    Deschampsons

    1 2015 HD

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  • 2021
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    Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale du Québec 2021

    Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale du Québec 2021

    1 2021 HD

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  • 1974
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    Je Suis Moi

    Je Suis Moi

    1 1974 HD

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  • 2020
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    La tour

    La tour

    5 2020 HD

    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...

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  • 1970
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    Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à Montréal

    Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à Montréal

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2020
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    La semaine des 4 Julie

    La semaine des 4 Julie

    2 2020 HD

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  • 2009
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    En direct de l'univers

    En direct de l'univers

    1 2009 HD

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  • 2004
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    Tout le monde en parle

    Tout le monde en parle

    4.2 2004 HD

    Host Guy A. Lepage brings together six to eight personalities from different milieus—sports, politics, stage productions and more—that...

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  • 2002
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    Sucré salé

    Sucré salé

    9.3 2002 HD

    Patrice Bélanger and his team are here to give Quebecers a little boost to their lives with this show where fun and pleasure prevail. With a...

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  • 2008
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    Club social

    Club social

    1 2008 HD

    A magazine show about culture and trends and how they can shape society in unexpected ways.

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  • 1993
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    La Petite Vie

    La Petite Vie

    8.8 1993 HD

    La petite vie was first a stage sketch of the comedy duo Ding et Dong, formed by Claude Meunier and Serge Thériault, and later a hit Quebec...

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  • 2017
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    Y'a du monde à messe

    Y'a du monde à messe

    7.5 2017 HD

    Public figures from different backgrounds meet each week. At first glance, these guests would seem to have little in common. However, something does...

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  • 1975
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    Numéro un

    Numéro un

    6 1975 HD

    A French variety show.

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  • 2020
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    La semaine des 4 Julie

    La semaine des 4 Julie

    2 2020 HD

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  • 2008
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    Juste pour rire: 25 grands numéros

    Juste pour rire: 25 grands numéros

    1 2008 HD

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  • 2009
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    Comme par magie

    Comme par magie

    1 2009 HD

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  • 2019
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    Bonsoir bonsoir!

    Bonsoir bonsoir!

    4 2019 HD

    Each day, Jean-Philippe Wauthier welcomes guests on the show in warm, friendly setting. His interviews focus on their newsworthy achievements but...

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  • 2010
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    Ça finit bien la semaine

    Ça finit bien la semaine

    1 2010 HD

    A unique all-access pass to your favourite Quebec stars in a friendly, timely and entertaining format that matches the hosts’ personalities.

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  • 2002
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    L'Invité

    L'Invité

    4.5 2002 HD

    The show features an interview with a famous personality from the world of politics, economics or culture.

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