Michel Rivard

Michel Rivard

Michel Rivard (born September 27, 1951) is a singer-songwriter and musician from Quebec, born in Montreal. His father, Robert Rivard, was an actor. Michel began his career at an early age appearing in a Canadian television series (Rue des Pignons) and in TV commercials. Rivard's career as a writer and composer began in earnest when he became a member of the theatrical group Quenouille Bleue, established in 1970. Later, he became a member of Théâtre Sainfoin, when it was founded in 1973. In 1974, Rivard and other members of Théâtre Sainfoin, formed the group Beau Dommage (an old Québécois expression meaning "certainly" or "damn right"). Rivard wrote and composed for Beau Dommage. Beau Dommage became a very popular group, and as a result of his songwriting ability Rivard's popularity increased as well. Perhaps his most popular song from this era is "La complainte du phoque en Alaska". Although Beau Dommage disbanded in 1978, there were reunion concerts in 1984 and 1994, both of which Rivard participated in. Characteristic of Rivard's creative energy, he also put out his first solo album in 1977, Méfiez-vous du grand amour. In 1978, as a sign of his increased prestige, Michel opened for Maxime Le Forestier and was accompanist for Forestier at the Olympia in Paris. Although an unlikely pairing, it resulted in a continued friendship. Rivard released his second LP, De Longueuil à Berlin, in 1979; that year also marked the beginning of Rivard's appearance in a series of concerts in Paris. The following years saw Rivard involved in various collaborations, including film collaborations. These film collaborations included roles in Les Enfants de Kennedy, and Maria Chapdelaine. He also wrote scores for films, such as André Melançon's L'Espace d'un été, and Jean-Michel Ribes's Rien ne va plus. He also acted playing the lead Yves Simoneau's Pourquoi l'étrange Monsieur Zolock s'intéressait-il tant à la bande dessinée? (Why is the Strange Mr. Zolock so interested in Comic Strips?) (1982). He joined the LNI (Ligue nationale d'improvisation [National Improvisation League]) in 1980 and performed for several years. Not wanting to miss an opportunity for some political humour, Rivard was a candidate for the satirical Rhinoceros Party of Canada in 1980 when he ran against former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. He returned to music in 1983 with the release of his third LP, Sauvage. This LP included "Schefferville, le dernier train", a tune that became quite popular and which was written for the film Le Dernier glacier. (Rivard also acted in this film). Rivard made a music video of another song on Sauvage: "Rumeurs sur la ville". It was directed by Louis Saia and André Gagnon and won the Félix Video Clip of the Year for 1985 – awarded at the ADISQ (Association du disque, de l'industrie du spectacle québécois et de la vidéo) award ceremonies. During this time Rivard toured Quebec. He released a fourth LP, called Bonsoir... Mon nom est Michel Rivard et voici mon album double. This was a live recording made during his 1983 and 1984 concerts. These live show recordings display his adeptness at comic improvisation as well as his musical creativity. ... Source: Article "Michel Rivard" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Michel Rivard
  • Popularity: 1.501
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1951-09-27
  • Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • Homepage: https://www.michelrivard.ca
  • Also Known As: Beau Dommage
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Michel Rivard Movies

  • 2023
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    L'osstidquoi ? L'osstidcho!

    L'osstidquoi ? L'osstidcho!

    1 2023 HD

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  • 1994
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    Mon amie Max

    Mon amie Max

    5.3 1994 HD

    Catherine, a concert pianist, is surprised one night by the arrival of her best friend from childhood, Marie-Alexandrine (Max), whom she hasn't seen...

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  • 1982
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    Singles

    Singles

    5 1982 HD

    Abandoned by his wife, Bernard struggles to overcome his grief and settles in a residence for singles. Employed by "SOS Doctors", he provides night...

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  • 1996
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    Les Parlementeries 1996

    Les Parlementeries 1996

    1 1996 HD

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  • 1984
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    The Last Glacier

    The Last Glacier

    5 1984 HD

    A docudrama on the closing of the town of Schefferville. When Raoul loses his job at the mine because the operations are ending, he's been settled...

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  • 2017
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    LNI : 40 ans d'improvisation

    LNI : 40 ans d'improvisation

    1 2017 HD

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  • 2007
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    Days of Darkness

    Days of Darkness

    6.4 2007 HD

    Jean-Marc is a man without qualities living in times that are out of joint. His wife and children ignore him; he's a mid-level government functionary...

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  • 1983
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    Pourquoi l'étrange monsieur Zolock s'intéressait-il tant à la bande dessinée?

    Pourquoi l'étrange monsieur Zolock s'intéressait-il tant à la bande dessinée?

    1 1983 HD

    "Why is the strange Mr. Zolock so interested in comics?" is a Canadian docufiction film, released in 1983. A documentary about comic books and...

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  • 1983
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    Maria Chapdelaine

    Maria Chapdelaine

    6 1983 HD

    A young woman, living with her parents and siblings on a remote farm in harsh, picturesque northern Québec, has three suitors: a steady and...

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  • 2015
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    Deschampsons

    Deschampsons

    1 2015 HD

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  • 2021
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    L’origine de mes espèces, la genèse

    L’origine de mes espèces, la genèse

    1 2021 HD

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  • 2020
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    Ensemble pour les Fêtes avec Isabelle Boulay

    Ensemble pour les Fêtes avec Isabelle Boulay

    1 2020 HD

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  • 2024
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    At the End of Nothing at All

    At the End of Nothing at All

    1 2024 HD

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  • 2021
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    L’origine de mes espèces, la genèse

    L’origine de mes espèces, la genèse

    1 2021 HD

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  • 1994
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    La fête des rois

    La fête des rois

    1 1994 HD

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  • 1988
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    Unfaithful Mornings

    Unfaithful Mornings

    5.8 1988 HD

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  • 1984
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    Jacques et novembre

    Jacques et novembre

    5 1984 HD

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  • 2000
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    Café Olé

    Café Olé

    2 2000 HD

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  • 2020
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    Dans la télé de...

    Dans la télé de...

    1 2020 HD

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  • 1966
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    Rue des Pignons

    Rue des Pignons

    1 1966 HD

    Rue des Pignons was a French-Canadian TV series which ran from 1966 to 1977. Radio-Canada has reportedly lost most of the episodes of the series,...

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  • 2004
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    Tout le monde en parle

    Tout le monde en parle

    4.2 2004 HD

    Host Guy A. Lepage brings together six to eight personalities from different milieus—sports, politics, stage productions and more—that...

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  • 2020
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    La tour

    La tour

    5 2020 HD

    An original talk show is set in Patrick’s warm and cozy apartment, where he welcomes friends and guests every day to discuss the latest hot...

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  • 2010
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    Les enfants de la télé

    Les enfants de la télé

    6.5 2010 HD

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  • 1998
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    Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale dans la Capitale

    Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale dans la Capitale

    1 1998 HD

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  • 1970
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    Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à Montréal

    Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à Montréal

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2002
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    Sucré salé

    Sucré salé

    9.3 2002 HD

    Patrice Bélanger and his team are here to give Quebecers a little boost to their lives with this show where fun and pleasure prevail. With a...

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  • 2009
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    Les Appendices

    Les Appendices

    1 2009 HD

    A frenzied series of wacky sketches, surprising and unexpected.

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  • 2016
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    La revue culturelle

    La revue culturelle

    1 2016 HD

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  • 2003
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    Belle et Bum

    Belle et Bum

    1 2003 HD

    Mélissa Lavergne and Normand Brathwaite host a unique musical show where all musical styles collide and where emerging artists rub shoulders...

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  • 2021
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    White Night

    White Night

    10 2021 HD

    Back in the 1970s, we see a young Louise who is crazy in love with Vincent, a rebellious activist. Along the way, Louise will have to give up some of...

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  • 2013
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    En mode Salvail

    En mode Salvail

    2 2013 HD

    What to expect: interviews, musical performances, a fierce band, surprising stories and most of all, guests who are more than happy to play along and...

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  • 2021
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    Salebarbes aux Îles

    Salebarbes aux Îles

    1 2021 HD

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  • 2018
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    Cette année-là

    Cette année-là

    1 2018 HD

    A culture show set hosted by Marc Labrèche and his collaborators, Simon Boulerice, Émilie Perreault and Fred Savard. Each week, based...

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  • 2017
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    La vraie nature

    La vraie nature

    7 2017 HD

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  • 2003
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    Star Académie

    Star Académie

    1 2003 HD

    Star Académie is a Canadian reality TV series started in 2003, aimed primarily at the Quebec television audience, featuring an array of young...

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  • 2017
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    Microphone

    Microphone

    1 2017 HD

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  • 2017
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    MTL

    MTL

    1 2017 HD

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  • 2006
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    La petite séduction

    La petite séduction

    2 2006 HD

    Dany Turcotte invites celebrities to discover a small rural towns in unexpected and surprising ways. Events are carefully planned cater to the...

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  • 2014
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    PaparaGilles

    PaparaGilles

    1 2014 HD

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  • 2019
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    Bonsoir bonsoir!

    Bonsoir bonsoir!

    4 2019 HD

    Each day, Jean-Philippe Wauthier welcomes guests on the show in warm, friendly setting. His interviews focus on their newsworthy achievements but...

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  • 2004
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    Il va y avoir du sport

    Il va y avoir du sport

    1 2004 HD

    A program that tackles major subjects – human, political, cultural, economic and ethical issues – and presents them in a debate format...

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  • 2007
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    Les p'tites vues

    Les p'tites vues

    1 2007 HD

    A series that features footage shot by amateur Quebec filmmakers from the 1920’s to the 60’s.

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  • 2018
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    Pour emporter

    Pour emporter

    1 2018 HD

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  • 2017
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    Y'a du monde à messe

    Y'a du monde à messe

    7.5 2017 HD

    Public figures from different backgrounds meet each week. At first glance, these guests would seem to have little in common. However, something does...

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  • 2009
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    En direct de l'univers

    En direct de l'univers

    1 2009 HD

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  • 2020
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    La table de Kim

    La table de Kim

    1 2020 HD

    Guests from different cultures and backgrounds join Kim Thúy for an hour of passionate and engaging conversations, an hour of fun and...

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  • 1982
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 2020
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    Ça va bien aller

    Ça va bien aller

    1 2020 HD

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  • 2019
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    L'effet Wow

    L'effet Wow

    1 2019 HD

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  • 2007
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    Cabine C

    Cabine C

    1 2007 HD

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