Edgar Fruitier
Edgar Fruitier | |
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| Born | May 8, 1930 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | November 29, 2024 (aged 94) Montreal, Quebec |
| Years active | 1953–2019 |
Criminal charges | Sexual assault |
| Awards | Dominion Drama Festival |
Edgar Fruitier ([ˈɛdɡə ˈfruːtiə] ⓘ, May 8, 1930 – November 29, 2024) was a Canadian actor and comedian in Quebec. He began acting in the late 1950s, and was recognized for his works, notably for voicing Mr. Burns in the Quebec-French dubbed edition of The Simpsons.
In 2018, he was found guilty of sexual assault charges on a 16-year-old boy done in the 1970s. He was jailed in 2021, but was released a few weeks later.
Early life
Edgar Fruitier was born on May 8, 1930, in Montreal, Quebec, and grew up in a household that was struggling from the Great Depression. His father, Émile Fruitier, was an academic who died when Edgar was two years old. Growing up, Edgar was interested in literature. He later studied theatre.[1]
Career
Edgar began his acting career in 1953. He played in the Canadian drama series La famille Plouffe. Edgar also acted in various plays throughout his career.[2] He played in Le Roi David, where he won awards in the Dominion Drama Festival.[1] In the 1980s, he began voicing Mr. Burns in the Quebec-French dubbed version of The Simpsons. He voice acted until 2019.[3]
Sexual assault charges
In July 2018, Edgar was charged with sexual assault on a 16-year-old boy, Jean-René Tétreault, between 1974 and 1976.[4][2] Edgar was found guilty in July 2020.[5] He was jailed for three weeks as a result of this in August 2021.[6][7]
Personal life and death
Edgar spent the rest of his life in his home in Montreal, Quebec, where he was battling against Alzheimer's disease.[8] Edgar died on November 29, 2024, in his home from cardiac arrest in his sleep.[9] He was 94. A social media post was made later that day announcing Edgar's death.[5]
External links
References
- 1 2 "Edgar Fruitier". The Canadian Encyclopedia. 2008-03-03. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- 1 2 "Edgar Fruitier subira un procès". La Presse (in Canadian French). 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ Bourassa, Xavier. "La voix québécoise de Mr. Burns de la série « Les Simpson » condamnée à six mois de prison - Narcity". Narcity (in French). Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Quebec actor Edgar Fruitier charged with indecent assault against a minor - Montreal | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- 1 2 St-Pierre, Caroline (2024-12-12). "Le comédien Edgar Fruitier est mort". Le Devoir (in French). Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ ICI.Radio-Canada.ca, Zone Justice et faits divers- (2022-10-17). "Edgar Fruitier est libre après moins d'un mois de prison". Radio-Canada (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ Press, The Canadian (2021-08-30). "Quebec actor Edgar Fruitier to serve six months in prison for assault charges dating back decades". CTVNews. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ Paré, Étienne (2024-12-12). "Edgar Fruitier 1930-2024: Le comédien et animateur n'est plus". La Presse (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ Angers, Jean Philippe (2024-12-12). "Le comédien et mélomane Edgar Fruitier est décédé à 94 ans". Le Droit (in French). Retrieved 2026-07-25.