Mario Tessier
Birth Name:
Mario Tessier
Birth Place:
LaSalle, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for the 2010 Best Short-Form in French award at the Prix Aurora Awards
- Along with José Gaudet, he graduated from the French language high school École secondaire Cavelier-De LaSalle
- At age 18, he joined the paratroopers of the Canadian Forces' First Airborne commando unit, serving a three-year contract before returning to civilian life
- Early in his life, he became inseparable from lifetime friend and later collaborator José Gaudet
- Best known as the host of French-language music competition series "On connaît la chanson," the Quebec version of "Do not Forget the Lyrics․"
- Along with José Gaudet, he is a member of the performance duo "Les Grandes Gueules․"
- In spring of 2013, he was asked to host the Gala Artis, one of Quebec's most prestigious and popular award ceremonies
- Has admitted to being influenced by the Rat Pack due to their prolific performance career and their ability to have fun despite being booked so often