Denis Marchand

Denis Marchand

About me

I began my stage career after studying theater in 1985. Early on, I made a name for myself as an actor, storyteller, and host in the school matinees of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec. Passionate about improvisation, I refined my craft at the Gotham Comedy Club and the Magnet Theatre in New York.
While the stage remains a place where I find immense joy, television has brought me significant recognition. My recurring role as Mario Bastarache, a sharp-witted detective in the series Sorcières (TVA), has given me great visibility. I have also appeared in several major series, including Virage: Double faute, Les Mecs, and Plan B: Season 3.
On stage, my performance in Une heure de tranquillité (2022) drew considerable attention. I also remain an active member of improvisation troupes performing regularly in Quebec.
In film, I’ve had the opportunity to appear in Le temps d’un été, Arsenault & fils, and Largo Winch 3.
Among my most memorable experiences, I fondly recall playing Gérard in Jusqu’à la lie by Amélie Bergeron, which won the Coup de cœur award at the Festival de théâtre de L’Assomption in 2013. In 2015, I participated in a film project in Ireland during my residency at Owenglin River: Clifden Artists Residency.
In April 2021, during the pandemic, I launched a fiction podcast, Vrai de vrai, j’te l’jure, inspired by popular investigative podcasts.
At the same time, I have also been involved in education. Until recently, I was a drama teacher in Quebec and a pedagogical advisor for the International Baccalaureate (IB) in The Hague.

Information

Place of birth
Montréal
Height (cm)
178
Weight (in kg)
88
Eye color
blue
Hair color
gray
Hair length
Short
Place of residence
Montreal (CA), Québec (CA)
Housing options
Paris (FR), Toulouse (FR)
Nationality
Canadian
Languages
French(native)English
Dialects
Quebec(native dialect)
Accents
Quebecers
Instruments
GuitarPiano
Sport
Ice hockeyRowingWhitewater canoeingBaseballBodyboarding
Main profession
Actor
Specializations
Advertising actor, Comedian, Theater
Singing
Improvisation
Special skills
Acting coachAudio bookImprovisationStorytellerLifesaving
Pitch
Baritone
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Professional background

Université LAVAL théâtre

Other

Technique CHUBBUCK
MAGNET THEATRE Improvisation
CV (Other)