Stéphane Rousseau Biography: Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Siblings, Son, Films, Ex-Wife, Awards, TV Shows

Stéphane Rousseau is a Québécois comedian, actor, and presenter from LaSalle, Canada.

Known for his vibrant stand-up shows like Rousseau and One Man Show, as well as roles in The Barbarian Invasions and Asterix at the Olympic Games, he’s a multifaceted entertainer with a flair for humor.

Profile

• Full Name: Stéphane Rousseau
• Stage Name: Stéphane Rousseau
• Born: September 17, 1966
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: LaSalle, Montreal, Québec, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Radio/TV Presenter, Singer, Painter
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Maud Saint-Germain and Isabelle Boulay
• Children: Axel Saint-Germain-Rousseau
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million

Early Life

Stéphane Rousseau was born on September 17, 1966, in LaSalle, now an arrondissement of Montreal, Québec, Canada. His mother passed away from cancer when he was 12, a loss that deeply affected him.

His father’s identity and occupation are not publicly disclosed, nor are details about siblings. Of French-Canadian descent, his religious beliefs are not documented.

Growing up in Montreal, Stéphane developed a passion for performance early on, starting stand-up comedy at 13. His teenage years included touring Québec bars with comedian Roméo Pérusse, sharpening his comedic skills in the vibrant Québécois scene.

Education

Specific details about Stéphane’s formal education are scarce. He likely attended secondary school in LaSalle, but no records confirm higher education.

Career

Stéphane’s career began in 1988 with a performance at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, followed by a stint as a radio host on CHIK-FM’s Good Morning Québec with Mario Grenier. In 1989, he co-hosted C’est à ton tour on Télévision Quatre-Saisons.

His radio success continued at CKMF-FM Montreal with Les Deux Pistons (1990–1993), achieving record audiences. His first solo comedy show, Rousseau (1992), ran for 269 performances across 50 cities, drawing over 300,000 spectators and earning a Félix Award and Double Platinum Billet.

His second show, Drôle de Stéphane Rousseau (1995), and third, Stéphane Rousseau vous fait l’humour (1999), solidified his status, with the latter adapted by Pascal Légitimus for Paris performances at the Bataclan in 2001.

That year, he opened for Céline Dion’s New Year’s Eve concert at Centre Bell. His acting career took off with his role in The Barbarian Invasions (2003), for which he won awards at Cannes and Toronto.

He played Alafolix in Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008), collaborated with Michaël Youn in Fatal (2010), and starred in Wedding Unplanned (2017). In 2004, he played Billy Flint in Chicago at Casino de Paris and co-hosted Noël au Canada with Isabelle Boulay.

His 2006–2008 One Man Show toured Europe, including Paris’s Olympia. In 2021, he was a panellist on Chanteurs masqués, Québec’s Masked Singer. In 2025, he continues to stand up and paint.

Awards & Nominations

• 1993: Félix Award, Comedy Show of the Year (Rousseau) – Winner
• 1994: Double Platinum Billet (Rousseau) – Awarded
• 2001: Olivier Award, Performance of the Year (Stéphane Rousseau vous fait l’humour) – Winner
• 2001: Olivier Award, Most Popular Show (Stéphane Rousseau vous fait l’humour) – Winner
• 2003: Genie Award, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (The Barbarian Invasions) – Winner
• 2003: Cannes Film Festival, Best Supporting Actor (The Barbarian Invasions) – Winner
• 2003: Toronto International Film Festival, Best Supporting Actor (The Barbarian Invasions) – Winner
• 2007: Elle Québec, Homme de l’Année – Winner

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @stephanerousseauofficiel
• Facebook: Stéphane Rousseau Officiel

Personal Life

Stéphane, 58, resides in Montreal, Canada, and is single. He has a son, Axel Saint-Germain-Rousseau (born December 25, 2008), with ex-wife Maud Saint-Germain.

He was previously in a relationship with singer Isabelle Boulay. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches, he’s a Virgo known for his charismatic, heartfelt humor. His mother’s death at 12 left a lasting impact, influencing his emotional comedy style.

Net Worth

Stéphane Rousseau’s net Worth is estimated at $3 million to $5 million. His income comes from stand-up tours, acting (The Barbarian Invasions, Fatal), radio/TV presenting, and painting sales.

Filmography

• The Barbarian Invasions (2003) – Film, Sébastien
• Modern Love (2008) – Film, Supporting Role (with Alexandra Lamy)
• Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008) – Film, Alafolix
• Fatal (2010) – Film, Supporting Role
• Wedding Unplanned (2017) – Film, Supporting Role
• Noël au Canada (2004) – TV Special, Co-Host
• Chanteurs masqués (2021) – TV Show, Panellist
• Les Enfoirés (2023–2024) – TV Concert, Performer