Quebec actor Julien Poulin has died at 78 [Video]

Actor Julien Poulin passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday.

His agent, Eugénie Gaillard, confirmed to The Canadian Press on Sunday afternoon the information first reported by Radio-Canada.

The deceased’s family did not reveal the cause of death.

“I have no further details. The family would like their privacy to be respected at this time,” Gaillard said by telephone.

Born in Montreal on April 20, 1946, Poulin appeared in some 100 films. His most memorable role was certainly that of Bob Gratton in the cult classic trilogy “Elvis Gratton”, directed by his friend Pierre Falardeau.

“He left a major mark on Quebec culture in many ways,” said his agency in a news release. “An icon of Quebec cinema, Julien Poulin brought to the big screen one of the most famous characters in Quebec cinema.”

Poulin won two Jutra awards during his career: in 2000 for his supporting role …