Happy birthday! François Pérusse turns 66 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Ottawa
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The iconic and legendary comedian turns 66 on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

‘Les 2 minutes du peuple’ creator François Pérusse is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian François Pérusse has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pérusse, a cultural icon

Born in Québec on October 8, 1960, François Pérusse's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Pérusse's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little François hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for François Pérusse as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, François, you're the best!

François Pérusse career in pictures

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