- Born
- Died
- Brother of actor Gabriel Gascon and father of actress Nathalie Gascon, Jean was an important personality in Quebec theatre. With actor Jean-Louis Roux, his fellowman of the "Compagnons de Saint-Laurent" acting troupe, he founded the "Théâtre du Nouveau Monde" (litterally, "Theater of the New World") and he has also been director of the Stratford Art Center.
- IMDb mini biography by: <a.trempe@polyinter.com>
- SpouseMarilyn Gardner(1971 - April 13, 1988) (his death)
- RelativesGabriel Gascon(Sibling)Sylvie Groulx(Niece or Nephew)
- (1968-1974) Artistic Director of Canada's Stratford Festival
- Charles-Auguste Gascon , father of Jean, Gabriel and Gilles, was the owner of the Christin soft drink company.
- One of the founders of the National Theatre School of Canada which gives each year the Gascon-Thomas Award in honor of Jean and Powys Thomas.
- Father of Marie-Helene, Isabelle, Nathalie and Olivier with first wife. Stepfather of Candace and Penelope Savalas.
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