Yves Corbeil (born July 18, 1944) is a Canadian actor and television host. He is currently known as the game show host of the

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televised show ''La Roue de Fortune'' (albeit a different version of

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). He was born in

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. Since starting his career as television host in 1964, Corbeil has appeared in over 100

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shows of various genres. Among the most notable shows he participated included ''

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'', ''Fais-moi un dessin'', ''Souvenirs d'été'' and ''Roue de Fortune'', the latter one in which he is still the host. He is also a spokesperson for the Loto-Québec lottery corporation which airs on

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. In addition to his work as host, Corbeil has been an actor since 1956. Corbeil played in several television series including ''

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'', ''Peau de banane'' in 1982 and ''Virginie'' in 1996. He also appeared in the movies ''Afterglow'' in 1999 and ''Le Collectionneur'' in 2002. He provided narration in the ''Human Condition'' which earned him a

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who won the Award for best narration in ''Hécatombe chez Marie-Pierre'' Corbeil also provided the voice in French-translated versions in several movies in the roles of

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in ''

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'' as well as Mr. Freeze in '' Batman and Robin'', Darth Sidious in ''

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'' as well as the Terminator in '' Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' and various characters in

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. Among the actors he provided the French voice included

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and

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. Corbeil also worked as a teacher in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec in humanity sciences and religion in the 1960s. He also participated in various theatrical plays throughout his career. He is also participating in various advertisements for Corbeil Home Appliances.

Filmography

Television series and movies

* ''

'' (1970) * ''Trouble-Fete'' (1964) * ''Rue des pignons'' (1966–1977) * ''Le paradis terrestre'' (1968) * ''Les Berger'' (1970) * ''Le Doux sauvage'' (1970) * ''Peau de banane'' (1982) * ''La Fille du Maquignon'' (1990) * ''Virginie'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1997) * ''Bob Million'' (1997) * ''Lobby'' (1997) * ''Sauve qui peut'' (1997) * ''The Human Condition'' (1999) * ''Lost and Found'' (2000) * ''Le Collectionneur'' (2002) * ''Eternel'' (2004)

Short films

* ''T is for Turbo'' (2011)

Shows

* ''Télé-Jeunes (1964-???) * ''Fais-moi un dessin'' (1987–1991) * ''Caméra-café'' (2003) * ''

'' * ''La Roue de fortune''

References

External links

*
Brief TQS Biography
{{DEFAULTSORT:Corbeil, Yves 1944 births Living people Canadian game show hosts Canadian male voice actors French Quebecers Canadian male television actors Male actors from Quebec