Jean Lapointe

Jean Lapointe (born December 6 1935) is a Quebecois actor, comedian and singer as well as a Canadian Senator.

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December 6 - 1935 - Quebec - Canadian - Senator

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Lapointe began his stage career as part of the duo Les Jérolas peforming in such venues as the Ed Sullivan Show and at the Olympia in Paris.

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Stage - Les Jérolas - Ed Sullivan Show - Paris

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He launched his solo career in 1974 and has performed on stage, albums and in two feature films.

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He is also a social activist who has campaigned against alcoholism and durg abuse through his Jean Lapointe Foundation. He was named an officer of the Order of Canada in 1984 and was named to the Senate by Jean Chrétien in 2001 where he sits as a Liberal.

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Order of Canada - 1984 - Jean Chrétien - 2001 - Liberal

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Lapointe is also a life member of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada and a member of the Stamp Advisory Committee of Canada Post.

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Philatelic - Canada Post

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