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Jean-Philippe Perras

Jean-Philippe Perras is a Québécois actor from Granby, Quebec, known for work in television, theatre, and film.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Jean-Philippe Perras is a Québécois actor and musician from Granby, Quebec. He is known for television roles in series like *L’heure bleue* and *Toi & moi*, and for his work with the band Gustafson.

Early life

Born in Granby, Quebec, on 13 June 1986, Perras grew up in the region. He later studied at the École nationale de théâtre du Canada, graduating in 2012.

Career

Perras has worked across television, film, and theatre. His credits include *30 vies*, *Toi & moi*, *Feux*, *Trop*, *La Faille*, *L’heure bleue*, *Nuit blanche*, and *L’Empereur*. He is also a musician with the group Gustafson.

Recognition and personal life

In 2017, he won a Prix Gémeaux for best supporting male performance in a drama series for *L’heure bleue*. His partner is Maripier Morin, and the couple has two children, Margot and Henri.

In short

  • Québécois actor and musician from Granby, Quebec.
  • Known for television roles in *L’heure bleue*, *Toi & moi*, and *L’Empereur*.
  • Part of the music group Gustafson.
  • Won a Prix Gémeaux in 2017 for supporting actor.
Canadian angle

He is a Quebec-born Canadian actor whose work is tied to Quebec television, theatre, and popular culture, making him relevant to Canadian Francophone audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Jean-Philippe Perras?
Jean-Philippe Perras is a Canadian Québécois actor and musician from Granby, Quebec, known for television, theatre, film, and the group Gustafson.
How old is Jean-Philippe Perras?
He was born on 13 June 1986, which makes him 40 years old as of 2026.
What is Jean-Philippe Perras known for?
He is known for acting in productions such as *Nuit blanche*, *L’empereur*, *Toi & Moi*, and *L’heure bleue*, and for his music work with Gustafson.

Sources

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6885536/
    Supports: Known for credits including *Nuit blanche*, *L’empereur*, and *Toi & Moi*.
  2. Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Philippe_Perras
    Supports: Birthplace, approximate birth date, and identification as a Québécois actor.
  3. 7 Jours — https://www.7jours.ca/2025/08/04/jean-philippe-perras-age-famille-carriere-nouvelles
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, spouse/partner, children, education, career overview, and music group.
  4. Qui joue qui — https://quijouequi.com/personnes/jean-philippe-perras
    Supports: Acting credits and award listing.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6885536/bio/
    Supports: Biography and notable works.
  6. HuffPost Québec — https://www.huffpost.com/archive/qc/entry/30-vies-jean-philippe-perras-un-acteur-a-surveiller_n_1880652
    Supports: Early career, acting profile, and music ambitions.
  7. 7 Jours — https://www.7jours.ca/2020/05/09/10-choses-que-vous-ne-savez-pas-sur-jean-philippe-perras
    Supports: Age at the time, origin in Granby, music group, and Prix Gémeaux reference.
  8. 7 Jours — https://www.7jours.ca/2025/01/30/jean-philippe-perras-raconte-sa-premiere-rencontre-avec-maripier-morin
    Supports: Partner identification and children.