Marc Favreau facts for kids
Marc Favreau (Sol), OC CQ (born November 9, 1929 – died December 17, 2005) was a beloved French Canadian humorist, actor, and poet from Montreal, Quebec. He was best known for his famous clown character, Sol, who made people laugh with his clever use of the French language.
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Marc Favreau's Early TV Career
Marc Favreau started his television journey on La Boîte à surprise, a popular children's TV show on Radio-Canada. He first performed as a clown alongside another character in an act called Bim et Sol. Later, Favreau developed his character, Sol, into a very popular one-man show. He then teamed up with another clown for a show called Sol et Bouton. Finally, Favreau created a well-loved TV series called Sol et Gobelet with Luc Durand.
Sol's Unique Language and Impact
Marc Favreau also acted in many other plays and TV shows. One of these was Parlez-moi, a show on TVOntario in the late 1970s that taught people French. Many English-speaking Canadian children learned their first words of Quebec French by watching Favreau's shows. He is most remembered for how he playfully took apart and rebuilt the French language with his character Sol. Sol would use funny words and phrases that made people think about language in a new way.
Awards and Tributes
Marc Favreau received important honors for his work. In 1995, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec. In 2003, he became an Officer of the Order of Canada. These awards recognize people who have made a big difference in Canada. He was also a member of the Order of the Francophones of America. Favreau was married to Micheline Gérin, an actress and comedian from Quebec.
Marc Favreau's Legacy
Marc Favreau passed away from cancer in Montreal at the age of 76. To honor his memory, a library named after him was built in Montreal in 2012. A school in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce area of Montreal also carries his name, showing how much he was admired.
See also
- Culture of Quebec
- Television of Quebec
- Cinema of Quebec
