Jean Gascon
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Summary
Jean Gascon was born on December 21, 1920[1], in Montreal[2]. He died on April 13, 1988[3], in Stratford[4]. He worked as an actor[5], poet[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[11]
- Child: Nathalie Gascon[12]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[13]
- Field of work: theatre art[14], film[15], television[16]
- Award received: Molson Prize[17], Companion of the Order of Canada[18], Prix Denise-Pelletier[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: Gascon[21]
- Given name: Jean[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23], English[24]
- Start of work period: 1951[25]
- Sibling: Gabriel Gascon[26]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Gascon include Gascon-Thomas Award[27], an award[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1990[30].
Why It Matters
Jean Gascon has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Gascon-Thomas Award[27], an award[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1990[30].
FAQs
Where was Jean Gascon born?
Jean Gascon's place of birth was Montreal[2].
Where did Jean Gascon die?
Jean Gascon died in Stratford[4].
What did Jean Gascon do for work?
Jean Gascon worked as an actor[5], poet[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and theatrical director[9].
What awards did Jean Gascon receive?
Honors received include Molson Prize[17], Companion of the Order of Canada[18], and Prix Denise-Pelletier[19].