Michel Côté was a French-Canadian actor who starred in such movies as “C.R.A.Z.Y.” and “Cruising Bar.”
- Died: May 29, 2023 (Who else died on May 29?)
- Details of death: Died after a lengthy illness at the age of 72.
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Michel Côté’s legacy
Côté began his career on Quebec TV in the 1980s, with his first film role coming in 1983’s “Au clair de la lune.” In 1990, he starred in “Cruising Bar,” playing four different characters out on the town on a Saturday night. He was nominated for a Genie Award, the prestigious honor given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, for his performance. Côté would go on to win a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the 2005 coming-of-age drama “C.R.A.Z.Y.” He reprised his “Cruising Bar” roles in the film’s 2008 sequel, and he also appeared in “Piché, entre ciel et terre,” “Le sense de l’humour,” “De père en flic,” and other movies.
On TV, Côté was well-known for starring in the crime drama “Omertà.” He had a recurring role in “La petite vie” and starred in “La théorie du K.O.”
Côté will be posthumously honored as a Knight of the National Order of Quebec.
Tributes to Michel Côté
Full obituary: Montreal Gazette
