Marcel Sabourin - Actor Profile

Marcel Sabourin

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 25, 1935
Birth Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada

About Marcel Sabourin

Marcel Sabourin (born March 25, 1935) is a Canadian actor and writer from Quebec. He is most noted for his role as Abel Gagné, the central character in Jean Pierre Lefebvre's trilogy of Don't Let It Kill You (Il ne faut pas mourir pour ça), The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died (Le Vieux pays où Rimbaud est mort) and Now or Never (Aujourd'hui ou jamais) and his performance as Professor Mandibule in the children's television series Les Croquignoles and La ribouldingue.

Marcel Sabourin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Marcel Sabourin reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Marcel Sabourin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 66% of Marcel Sabourin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ne dis rien, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Marcel Sabourin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Marcel Sabourin's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Marcel Sabourin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Testament Monsieur Sylvestre Hit Similar →
2023 Victoire Jo Milo Hit Similar →
2022 Niagara Léopold Lamothe Average Similar →
2021 F*ckin' Coffin! Father Hit Similar →
2021 Charlebois à Ducharme Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Sticky Side of Baklava Guy Average Similar →
2020 I, Barnabé Barnabé (voice) Average Similar →
2014 Henri Henri Monsieur Binot Hit Similar →
2014 Broken Face Morlaix (voice) Average Similar →
2013 Another House Henri Average Similar →
2009 Clouds Over the City Maurice Average Similar →
2008 Truffle Monsieur Trottier Average Similar →
2007 My Aunt Aline Claude Longevin Average Similar →
2005 Shooting Star Séverin Hit Similar →
2002 The Sum of All Fears Monsieur Monceau Average Similar →
2001 Ne dis rien - Super Hit Similar →
2000 See You in Toronto - Super Hit Similar →
1999 Memories Unlocked Docteur Patenaude Average Similar →
1998 Now or Never Abel Gagné Average Similar →
1997 Lilies The Bishop Super Hit Similar →
1996 L'oreille d'un sourd - Super Hit Similar →
1996 L'homme perché - Super Hit Similar →
1994 La fête des rois - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Meurtre en musique - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Trial at Fortitude Bay Judge Jean Lamberts Hit Similar →
1990 The Horse Trader’s Daughter - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Sous les draps, les étoiles - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Lessons on Life Bertrand Super Hit Similar →
1989 Jesus of Montreal Eccentric Hit Similar →
1988 The Revolving Doors Homme du train Average Similar →
1984 S As in... - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Sweet Lies and Tender Oaths Clovis Lavallée Super Hit Similar →
1980 Château de cartes Janvier Pastel Hit Similar →
1980 Cordélia Sheriff Lapointe Hit Similar →
1979 Riel Joseph-Noël Ritchot Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died Abel Average Similar →
1977 J.A. Martin Photographer J. A. Martin Hit Similar →
1976 Ti-Mine, Bernie pis la gang… Ti-Mine Super Hit Similar →
1975 Mustang - Hit Similar →
1975 Gina Actor Average Similar →
1974 Bingo Pierre Lemoyne Hit Similar →
1973 The Last Betrothal Le docteur Average Similar →
1973 Des armes et les hommes - Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Time of the Hunt Richard Average Similar →
1972 Dirty Money Ernest Hit Similar →
1972 The Wise Guys - Hit Similar →
1971 Far from the Sun Robert Bessette Hit Similar →
1971 Those Damned Savages Steward Jean Talon Super Hit Similar →
1967 Don't Let It Kill You - Average Similar →
1965 Mission of Fear - Super Hit Similar →

Marcel Sabourin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Marcel Sabourin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marcel Sabourin is "Ne dis rien" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Marcel Sabourin acted in?

Marcel Sabourin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Marcel Sabourin?

Other notable films include "Sweet Lies and Tender Oaths", "S As in...", and "The Horse Trader’s Daughter".

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