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Martin Petit is a prominent Quebec-based comedian, writer, and performer with a career spanning stand-up, television, and cinema. Born September 24, 1968, in Laval, Quebec, Petit has become a staple of francophone entertainment through sharp satire, inventive characters, and a distinctive stage presence. He co-founded the francophone rap group Les Nouveaux Prophètes in 1998, releasing their self-titled album in 1999. As a creator and star, he led the acclaimed TV sitcom Les Pêcheurs on Ici Radio-Canada from 2012 to 2017. His work as a screenwriter earned a Genie Award for Best Original Screenplay for Starbuck in 2012 (tied with Ken Scott). In 2025, Petit launched the Un monde meilleur tour, bringing his humor across Quebec with dates through 2026 in cities like Acton Vale, Gatineau, Laval, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Trois-Rivières, and Montréal. Explore his biography, discography highlights, and upcoming performances below, and secure your seats for an evening of inventive francophone comedy.