Was approached for a leading role in an American TV series, after the completion of La Femme Nikita (TV series); but he declined it because he wanted to return home (from Toronto, Ont.) to Québec. (The title of the series is not public knowledge.)

Was approached by Jon Cassar to play a part in the fifth season of 24. He declined doing so.

He won a Genie award for his role of Alexandre Tourneur in Mémoires affectives (2004).

Bears a strong resemblance to NHL superstar Maurice Richard. Prior to his portrayal of "The Rocket," in the 2005 film, he was featured in a Canadian TV commercial and TV biography portraying "The Rocket" (1999).

Bought an 1840s farmhouse in the Quebec countryside, which he has been restoring and renovating over the past several years.

Bought a second-hand sailing boat and is rebuilding it to make it sea-worthy. He is taking lessons in navigation and plans some extensive voyages in it. [2005]

Uses his abilities on the ice in starring as Maurice "Rocket" Richard in the film directed by Charles Binamé. [2005]

Hobby: Sailing