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Originally studying medicine at the Université de Montréal Roux gave it up to pursue acting. After travelling and performing in New York and Paris he returned to Montreal and helped create the Théatre du nouveau monde and became a frequent actor in and director of its productions for the next several years. He also turned to writing and wrote successful plays, radio dramas, and television shows.
His greatest fame comes from his role on Les Plouffe a very successful Quebec sitcom. In 1994 he was appointed the Senate and remained there until his mandatory retirement at age 75. A fierce anti-separatist great controversy arose when he compared Quebec separatists to Nazis.
Upon leaving the Senate he was appointed as Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec on August 8, 1996. Controversy reemerged when pictures showing Roux wearing a swastikaThe swastika is a cross with its arms bent 90° to either right or left. It is usually oriented horizontally or at a 45° angle. Geometrically, the swastika might be regarded as an irregular icosagon, a 20-sided polygon. Its Indian form typically features a were found, and evidence emerged that Roux had played an active role in Quebec's pro- Nazi movement in the 1930sCenturies: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years: 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 Events and trends Technology Jet engine invented Link Trainer invented Sc. Roux thus resigned his position on November 5November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. Events 1500-1899 1556 Fifty miles north of Delhi, a Mogul Army defeats Hindu forces of General Hemu to ensure Akbar the throne of India. 1605, 1996. On May 31May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years). There are 214 days remaining. Events 1578 Martin Frobisher sails from Harwich, England, destined to mine fool's gold at Frobisher Bay, which is used to pave streets in Lo, 19971997 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Reef''. Events January January 3 NBC's Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 Mister Rogers receives a star on t Roux returned to public life when the government appointed him to be chair of the Canada CouncilThe Canada Council for the Arts commonly called the Canada Council was introduced by Parliament in 1957. It is a body corporate which funds Canadian artists and encourages the production of art in Canada. The current chair of the Canada Council is renowne.