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Michael Bublé

Michael Bublé

Singer and Songwriter Michael Bublé

Profession: Singer and Songwriter

Nationality:

Canada
Canadian
Italy
Italian

Biography: Michael Bublé, held a life-long dream of becoming a singer – or a hockey player. His voice proved more powerful than his slapshot. With the encouragement of his grandparents (and their record collection) he decided to pursue traditional pop and jazz music.

A chance meeting, while performing a wedding gig, with producer David Foster led to his commercial success, initially in Canada and the UK, then in the US, Australia and other parts of the world.

While he has concentrated on interpretations of older standards, he also includes some original songs in his albums, such as the hits “Home”; “Haven’t Met You Yet”; and “It’s A Beautiful Day”. His “Christmas” album (2011) has become a perennial best seller.

He has sold 75 million records and won 5 Grammy and 14 Juno Awards.

In 2005, Bublé was granted dual citizenship by Italy, through his grandparents birth. In 2011, he married Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato. In 2016, his oldest son was diagnosed with liver cancer, and the entertainer put his career on hold to help with his care. The boy has since fully recovered.

Born: September 9, 1975
Birthplace: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Age: 48 years old

Married Life

  • 2011-03-31 Canadian-Italian singer Michael Bublé (35) officially weds Argentine actress and model Luisana Lopilato (23) in civil ceremony at Buenos Aires, Argentina Office of the Registry
  • 2011-04-02 Grammy Award-winning singer Michael Bublé (35) again weds Argentine actress-model Luisana Lopilato (23) at Villa Maria Paz, a private mansion near Buenos Aires, Argentina

Guy Lafleur

Guy Lafleur

NHL Legend Guy Lafleur

Profession: NHL Legend

Nationality:

Canada
Canadian

Biography: First player in the NHL to score 50 goals and 100 points in six straight seasons.

Lafleur played 17 seasons, most of which for the Montreal Canadiens, and won five Stanley Cups.

Born: September 20, 1951
Birthplace:Thurso, Quebec, Canada

 

Died: April 22, 2022 (aged 70)
Cause of Death: Lung cancer

Historical Events

  • 1976-05-16 Stanley Cup Final, The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA: Guy Lafleur and Pete Mahovlich each have a goal and 2 assists as Montreal Canadiens beat Philadelphia Flyers, 5-3 for a 4 games series sweep
  • 1980-04-02 Montreal right wing Guy Lafleur scores twice to become the first player in NHL history to record 6 straight 50-goal seasons, as the Canadiens beat the Red Wings, 7-2 at Detroit
  • 1983-12-20 Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens, becomes 10th NHLer to score 500 goals
  • 1984-11-26 After 518 goals & 14 years with Montreal Canadiens, Guy LaFleur retires abruptly
  • 1988-08-19 NY Rangers sign ex-Canadien great Guy LaFleur out of retirement
  • 1988-09-07 Guy Lafleur, Tony Esposito & Brad Park inducted in NHL Hall of Fame

Martin Short

Martin Short

Actor Martin Short
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Profession: Actor

Nationality:

Canada
Canadian

Biography: Best known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live, and for starring in many comedic films.

Born: March 26, 1950
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Age: 73 years old

 

Married Life

  • 1980-12-22 Actor Martin Short (30) weds comic actress Nancy Dolman (29)

Historical Events

  • 1991-12-20 “Father of the Bride” film comedy starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and Martin Short, premieres; film is a re-make of 1950 vehicle for Spencer Tracy and ELizabeth Taylor

Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Jazz Musician Oscar Peterson

Profession: Jazz Musician

Nationality:

Canada
Canadian

Biography: Renown jazz pianist and composer and winner of 8 grammys.

Born: August 15, 1925
Birthplace:Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Died: December 23, 2007 (aged 82)
Cause of Death: Kidney failure