Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 2, 2013
- Invested on: May 07, 2014
For his contributions to the performing arts as an actor, and for his commitment to training the next generation.
Gilbert Sicotte has had a remarkable acting career. A talented and gifted actor, he has taken on television roles that have left their mark on the collective imagination of Quebeckers, including that of Jean-Paul Belleau in “Des dames de coeur” and “Un signe de feu.” His success has not hindered him from making a name for himself on stage and in film, where he has championed the works of young filmmakers. In addition, for over 25 years, he has helped train the next generation at Montréal’s Conservatoire d’art dramatique, where he is considered an outstanding educator.