Craig Lauzon facts for kids
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Craig Lauzon
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Lauzon in 2018
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| Born | February 3, 1971 |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
Craig Lauzon is a talented Canadian actor, writer, and comedian. He is famous for being a member of the comedy show Royal Canadian Air Farce. On the show, he was known for playing funny versions of real people. These included George Stroumboulopoulos, John Baird, Justin Trudeau, and Stephen Harper.
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About Craig Lauzon
Early Life and Background
Craig Lauzon was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, in 1971. He has a mixed background, with both English and Ojibwa heritage. The Ojibwa are one of the largest First Nations groups in North America.
Acting and Comedy Career
Craig Lauzon has a long career in acting and comedy. He was once involved with Native Earth Performing Arts. This is Canada's oldest performing arts company for Indigenous people.
In 2011, Craig Lauzon acted in a play called Thunderstick. He shared the stage with fellow actor Lorne Cardinal. They even switched roles on different nights!
A year later, in 2012, he took on a role in a special play. It was an all-Indigenous production of William Shakespeare's famous play, King Lear. This show was performed at the National Arts Centre. Craig Lauzon played the character of Kent. The cast also included other well-known Indigenous actors.
On Television and Film
Besides his stage work, Craig Lauzon has appeared in many films. These include Ham & Cheese, Damaged Goods, Bull, Run Woman Run, and The Great Salish Heist.
He has also been on several television shows. You might have seen him in Trickster. He also made appearances on The Seán Cullen Show, The Ron James Show, and Fool Canada.
External links
- Air Farce profile
