Marc-André Grondin (born March 11, 1984) is a Canadian actor, known for his role as Xavier Laflamme in the 2011 ice hockey film '' Goon''. He also played Zachary Beaulieu in Jean-Marc Vallée's film '' C.R.A.Z.Y.'' (2005), for which he won a

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for best actor.

Early life

Marc-André Grondin was born March 11, 1984 in

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Career

Grondin is known for his work in the film ''Les fleurs magiques'', ''La belle bête'', '' 5150 Elm's Way'', ''Che'' and the television series ''Les super mamies'', ''Sous un ciel variable'' and ''Nos étés''. Grondin received a César in 2009 for his performance as Raphael in '' Le Premier Jour du Reste de ta Vie'' directed by

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. He played Frederic Bourdin, a French serial impostor, in the 2010 film '' The Chameleon'', as well as French-Canadian hockey player "Xavier LaFlamme" in '' Goon'' (2011). He was nominated for Best Actor at the

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for his performance in '' Mafia Inc.''. In other work, Grondin has served as a judge at the 2010 Festival du Nouveau Cinéma awards.

Personal life

Marc-André Grondin is in a relationship with actress Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse. The couple have two children, born in 2022 and 2023. Grondin is also the father of a child born during a previous relationship.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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