Jean-Thomas Jobin Age, Wiki and Bio

Jean-Thomas Jobin

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth16/06/1975
Age49 years
BirthplaceSainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionComedian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (175 cm)
Eye ColorCobalt Blue
Hair ColorLight Golden Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSéminaire St-François, Quebec
College/University
  • Collège Radio Télévision de Québec (1998-1999)
  • National School of Humor, Montreal, Quebec
Educational QualificationCourse in Humorous Creation from the National School of Humor

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Horseriding
Zodiac SignGemini
HometownSainte-Foy

Family

Father(Deceased)
MotherMargo (Deceased)
SiblingsSister - 1

Career

Awards
  • 2001 - Emerging Artist Award for his performances at the Just for Laughs festival
  • 2002 - Golden Nose for Revelation at the Grand Rire Bleu de Québec
  • 2004 - Revelation of the Year at the Gala Les Olivier
  • 2016 - Author of the Year for his show 'Apprendre à s'aimer' at the Les Olivier Gala
Career Highlights
  • His comedic journey began at Séminaire St-François where he wrote humorous content for the student newspaper.
  • Jean participated in a competition for amateur videographers in 2000 after completing his university training, winning the public prize.
  • Following this, he secured a spot at the National School of Humor in Montreal.
  • He launched his career with live performances throughout Quebec and was involved in the renowned Montreal comedy festival in 2000.
  • He began writing absurd columns for CKMF-FM radio station in 2000.
  • In collaboration with Les Denis Drolet, he created the absurd comedy show 'Show Absurde' in 2001.
  • He made appearances in the comedy series 'Catherine' and 'Le Plateau' in supporting roles in 2001.
  • His first one-man show took place in 2005, followed by a second in 2010 titled 'Soulever des Corneliu'.
  • He was a spokesperson for Industrielle Alliance, one of Canada’s largest insurance groups, in 2009.
  • In 2021, he won the first season of the celebrity edition of 'Big Brother Célébrités', and he participated again in its fifth season in 2025.
  • He is recognized for his unique style of 'Abusurd Humour' that subverts logical connections for comedic effect.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jean-Thomas Jobin enjoyed a humble upbringing in a middle-class family.
His initial introduction to humor came from writing short stories for his school newspaper.
He has a fondness for sports and frequently shares moments from various matches on social media.
He has occasionally been photographed with animals, indicating his love for them.