Daniel Boucher

Canadian singer and actor, 'La Légende de Jimmy'

Daniel Boucher - Canadian singer and actor, 'La Légende de Jimmy'
Born

October 7th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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Acclaimed as a talented singer and actor, contributions in music include the album 'La Légende de Jimmy', which garnered significant attention. In the realm of acting, notable performance in the television series 'Les Lavigueur'. Achievements extend into theatrical productions highlighting versatility and creativity in both fields.

Released the album 'La Légende de Jimmy'

Starred in the series 'Les Lavigueur'

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