Guy A. Lepage
A cornerstone of Quebec's television comedy scene, shaping laughs for decades as a writer, performer, and enduring talk show host.
Born 1960 (age 66)·Canadian comedian, actor, talk show host, and producer·Birthday: August 30·Baby Boomers
Biography
Guy A. Lepage is a fixture in French-Canadian living rooms, a versatile talent who built his career from the writer's room outward. He first made his mark as part of the influential comedy troupe and show 'Les Bleu Poudre' in the 1980s, honing a sharp, observational wit. Lepage never settled into a single lane; he co-created and starred in the hit sitcom 'Un gars, une fille', which captured the quirks of domestic life with charming authenticity. His most enduring role, however, has been as the steady, inquisitive host of 'Tout le monde en parle', Quebec's premier talk show. For years, he has guided conversations with politicians, artists, and celebrities, becoming a trusted mediator of the province's cultural and social dialogues. His career is a testament to the power of staying curious and letting humor connect people.
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
The largest generation in history at the time. Shaped by postwar prosperity, the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution, and Watergate. They questioned every institution their parents built — then ran them.
Guy was born in 1960, placing them squarely in the Baby Boomers. The events that shaped this generation — postwar prosperity, civil rights, Vietnam, and the counterculture — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Guy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1960
#1 Movie
Swiss Family Robinson
Best Picture
The Apartment
#1 TV Show
Gunsmoke
Guy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1960Born
Kennedy-Nixon debates become first televised presidential debates
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $11,900Min wage: $1.00/hrPresident: Dwight D. Eisenhower"Theme from A Summer Place" — Percy FaithBest Picture: The Apartment
1965Started school
US sends combat troops to Vietnam
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $13,600Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" — The Rolling StonesBest Picture: The Sound of Music
1973Became a teenager
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1976Could drive
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1978Could vote
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1981Turned 21
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1990Turned 30
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
2000Turned 40
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2010Turned 50
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2020Turned 60
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 66 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Created and starred in the massively popular Quebec television series 'Un gars, une fille'.
- Has served as the long-time host of the influential talk show 'Tout le monde en parle' in Quebec.
- Co-founded the comedy group and TV show 'Les Bleu Poudre', a launchpad for many Quebec comics.
- Won multiple Gémeaux Awards, Quebec's highest television honor, for his work in comedy and hosting.
Did You Know?
He is the older brother of comedian and political satirist André Ducharme.
Before his TV breakthrough, he studied communications at the Université du Québec à Montréal.
He provided the French-Canadian voice for the character Buzz Lightyear in the 'Toy Story' films.
He initially wanted to be a radio host before transitioning to television.
“A good joke is like a key; it opens a door people didn't know was locked.”
