Anthony is an actor, comedian, singer, and tv host.Anthony Kavanagh was born to Haitian parents on September 26 in the suburbs of Montreal, Canada. He made his stage debut in a high school talent show at the age of 14.In 1989, he won the Best New Comic Award of the Juste Pour Rire Festival ( French Just For Laughs) in Canada. This award propelled him onto the Quebec show business scene. Generous and charismatic, he charmed English and French speaking audiences alike.In 1992, the comedian opened for touring artists like Julio Iglesias and Nathalie Cole, and spent two years as Celine Dion 's opening act across Canada, in French and in English1993 - Anthony Kavanagh got his own television talk show "...et Anthony", becoming the youngest talk show host in Quebec at age 23. He co-starred on the hit French Canadian comedy radio show "Les Midis Fous" on CKOI (No.1 in their time slot), then in a recurring role on the television series "Super sans plomb" (in French) and a starring role in the the made for tv movie "Voodoo Taxi" (in English) for CBC Canada.1995 - He presented his first stand-up comedy show, "Kavanagh!" across Quebec. This first one-man-show was a huge success and garnered rave reviews. The same year he received the outstanding new talent award at the Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland. In December he once more opened for Celine Dion in Paris at the Paris-Bercy and Zenith arenas.1998 - After taking a year to adapt and prepare his show "Kavanagh!" for France with famous French comedian, Pascal Légitimus, he debuted in Lyon right in the middle of the Soccer World Cup. Nevertheless, the show drew sold-out crowds, even turning away more than 150 people a day. Not bad for an unknown comedian. In the fall he took up residence at Theâtre Trévise in Paris for seven months to sold-out audiences. He was an instead hit.The same year he lent his voice to the character Mushu for Disney animated films, Mulan (French-Canadian version).1999 - He conquered Paris with "Kavanagh!". After less than one year in France, he was asked to do four shows at the Olympia, the most prestigious theater in France.2001 - TF1, the biggest television network in Europe and the most popular in France, invited him to emcee, the "NRJ Music Awards" (equivalent to the MTV Music Awards) six years in a row. He welcomed major French and international stars like David Guetta, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Britney Spears, U2, Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Coldplay, Madonna, just to name a few. His charisma, outstanding presence, and combined North American and French culture helped make this show a must-see annual showcase to this day.2003 - After 5 years, he ends his Kavanagh! Tour after 500 shows in 7 countries and 250 000 dvd sold.2003 - Following in the footsteps of Richard Gere on film and Usher on Broadway, Anthony Kavanagh was chosen to interpret the well-known lawyer, Billy Flynn, in the French version of the famous musical comedy, "Chicago", in Montreal and Paris.2004 - The biggest Hollywood studios called on him to lend his voice in the French version of animated hit movies such as :Mulan(1998) by Disney : Mushu (French Canadian voice)Home on the Range (2004) by Disney: Buck (French voice)Madagascar 1 (2005), 2 (2008) & 3 (2012) by Dreamworks: Marty the zebra (French and French Canadian voice)Happy Feet 1 (2006) & 2 (2011) by Warner Bros: Memphis and Lovelace (French voice)The Princess and the Frog by Disney (2010): Ray (French and French Canadian voice)2006 - Anthony Kavanagh launched his new show, an original concept "Les démons de l'Arkange", and the album of the same name. The show was a musical, a concert and stand up comedy show all rolled into one. The show debuted at the Grand Rex in Paris, and then moved to Théâtre des Variétés.He hosted numerous primetime French tv shows on France 2 television network "The Dancing Show", "Fête de la Musique" and the "Symphonic Show" with the renowned "Night of Proms" orchestra.2008 - After a 5 year break from doing stand up comedy, Anthony comes back to his first love with his new one man show "Anthonykavanagh.com" in Canada and France and Switzerland.The acclaimed French filmmaker, Etienne Chatiliez (La vie est un long fleuve tranquille, Tatie Danielle, Le bonheur est dans le pré) gave him the leading male role in his latest film, "Agathe Clery" where he played Quentin Lambert, a French businessman.2009 - He played the male lead as American GI, Gary Larochelle, in the made-for-TV movie by Philippe Niang, "Les amants de l'ombre". It was a huge hit, attracting over four million viewers.2009 - Supporting role in the mini-series: "La Fille au Fond du Verre à Saké", by Emmanuel Sapolsky. Aired on Canal Plus. Homosexual French Canadian car designer living in Paris, Maxime Leroy.2009 - He returned to the stage at Théâtre du Gymnase with his new stand up comedy show called "Ouate Else". He then took the show on tour across France and Switzerland in 2010.2010 - He hosted the "Grand Gala at the Festival Grand Rire de Québec" (Quebec Comedy Festival which aired on the Canadian SRC network). Critics considered it as the best gala in the festival's eleven-year history.2010/2011 - Anthony Kavanagh performed his brand new one-man-show "Anthony Kavanagh fait son coming out" at Bobino Theater in Paris during two and half month and is currently on tour throughout France and the French-speaking world. (Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, Tunisia, French Caribbean, Monaco...) He also returned to television as host of a show he co-wrote and co-produced called "Nous avons les images", broadcast on Comédie Channel in France and Super Écran in Canada.2011 - For the new season of "Fais pas ci, fais pas ça", (French hit tv series), Anthony Kavanagh guest stars, the new neighbor, sports agent, Chris Lenoir.In June he hosted the "Grand Gala at the Festival Grand Rire de Québec" for the second time.2012 - He will host the "Grand Gala at the Festival Grand Rire de Québec" for a third time. Show less «