Marc Dupré
A Quebecois showman who parlayed rock-star charisma into a multifaceted career as a singer, comedian, and beloved TV coach.
Born 1973 (age 53)·Canadian musician·Birthday: July 28·Generation X
Biography
Marc Dupré built his reputation in Quebec not through a single avenue, but by mastering several. First known as a powerful rock vocalist and guitarist, he found early success with his band OBIA and as a solo artist, selling out the Bell Centre. His comedic talent, however, unlocked a new level of fame. Dupré became a household name as a sharp-witted panelist on the hit comedy show 'Le Bureau,' displaying a quick humor that complemented his musical prowess. This combination made him a natural and influential coach on the Quebec version of 'The Voice,' where he mentored multiple winners. His career embodies a distinctly Québécois blend of rock authenticity, theatrical flair, and accessible humor, making him a versatile pillar of the province's entertainment industry.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Marc was born in 1973, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marc Was Born
The biggest hits of 1973
#1 Movie
The Exorcist
Best Picture
The Sting
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Marc's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1973Born
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
1978Started school
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
1986Became a teenager
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Could drive
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1991Could vote
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Turned 21
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2003Turned 30
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2013Turned 40
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 50
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 53 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Achieved major success as a solo artist with his album 'Rêver mieux,' which debuted at number one in Quebec.
- Served as a winning coach for multiple seasons on 'La Voix,' the Quebec adaptation of 'The Voice.'
- Gained widespread popularity as a regular comedian and panelist on the popular TV show 'Le Bureau.'
- Headlined and sold out Montreal's 21,000-seat Bell Centre as a solo performer.
Did You Know?
He participated in the Canadian reality competition 'Star Académie' in 2003, finishing in fourth place.
Dupré composed the official theme song for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team, 'Le But,' in 2008.
He is the son-in-law of renowned Quebec singer Claude Dubois.
Before his solo career, he was the lead vocalist for the rock band OBIA.
“I never saw a boundary between a rock stage and a comedy club.”
