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Marcel Sabourin

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Key facts

Birth date March 25, 1935[1]
Birth place Montreal, Quebec, Canada[3]
Occupation Actor, writer, screenwriter[1]
Career began 1951[2]
Notable role Professor Mandibule[1]

Marcel Sabourin is a Quebec Canadian actor, writer, and screenwriter born in Montreal on March 25, 1935, with a career spanning over 70 years in theatre, television, radio, and film.

Context

Marcel Sabourin began his career in 1951 and has been active for over 70 years [2]. He is a multidisciplinary artist known for his work in theatre, television, radio, and film [2]. He played Professor Mandibule in children's shows like Les Croquignoles [1]. He also co-wrote the acclaimed film J.A. Martin photographe [2].

Documented claims

  • Marcel Sabourin is known for his role as Abel Gagné in Jean-Pierre Lefebvre's trilogy. [1]
  • He co-wrote the film J.A. Martin photographe with Jean Beaudin. [2]
  • He wrote for musician Robert Charlebois. [4]

Questions and answers

What is Marcel Sabourin known for?

He is known for his roles in Jean-Pierre Lefebvre's trilogy and as Professor Mandibule, as well as for co-writing J.A. Martin photographe [1].

What are Marcel Sabourin's most famous roles?

His most famous roles include Abel Gagné in the trilogy and Professor Mandibule in Les Croquignoles [1].

What are some of Marcel Sabourin's best performances?

His performances in the trilogy and his work on J.A. Martin photographe are highlights of his career [2].

Sources

  1. Marcel Sabourin — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Marcel Sabourin - Canadian Film Encyclopedia - TIFF — cfe.tiff.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Marcel Sabourin Movies List — rottentomatoes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Photos souvenirs: Marcel Sabourin — journaldemontreal.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People