Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2019-11-22
Invested on: 2023-10-26
Marcel Sabourin, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
In a career spanning 70 years, Marcel Sabourin has distinguished himself as one of the great multidisciplinary artists of Quebec culture. He has made a remarkable contribution in varied fields as an actor, clown, author, screenwriter, director, producer and lyricist, notably writing for Robert Charlebois. Whether on stage, television or the silver screen, he has moved audiences with his performances in a multitude of roles. For many artists, he will forever be the National Theatre School of Canada mentor who inspired them to make their own mark.