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===''MADtv''===
===''MADtv''===
Duguay joined the cast of ''[[MADtv]]'' in 2000, as a repertory performer, for the sixth season. His background as a [[Groundlings|Groundling]] veteran served him well in the sketches which he appeared in on the show. Duguay's characters included stubborn, hyperactive teenager Edward and Loopgarue, who, along with his sister Hulahoop (played by [[Mo Collins]]), was blinded by a chemical fire as a child and now peddles on the street playing music and singing. He soon found popularity for his celebrity impressions, which included: [[Jay Leno]] and [[*NSYNC]]'s [[Joey Fatone]]. However, Duguay is most famous for his [[George W. Bush]] impersonation, in which he portrayed the [[Commander-in-Chief]] as an "absent minded" and "intellectually challenged buffoon."
Duguay joined the cast of ''[[MADtv]]'' in 2000, as a repertory performer, for the sixth season. His background as a [[Groundlings|Groundling]] veteran served him well in the sketches which he appeared in on the show. Duguay's characters included stubborn, hyperactive teenager Edward and Loupgarou, who, along with his sister Hulahoop (played by [[Mo Collins]]), was blinded by a chemical fire as a child and now peddles on the street playing music and singing. He soon found popularity for his celebrity impressions, which included: [[Jay Leno]] and [[*NSYNC]]'s [[Joey Fatone]]. However, Duguay is most famous for his [[George W. Bush]] impersonation, in which he portrayed the [[Commander-in-Chief]] as an "absent minded" and "intellectually challenged buffoon."


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* [[Howie Long]]
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* [[Pitbull Patterson]]
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* [[Jim Backus]]
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* John McDaniel
* John McDaniel

Revision as of 20:03, 11 January 2019

For Canadian director, see Christian Duguay (director).
Christian Duguay
Born (1970-01-03) January 3, 1970 (age 54)
Stanford, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1999–present
SpouseRachel Ramras (divorced)

Christian Duguay (born January 3, 1970) is an American comic actor. Duguay is most notable as one of the recurring cast of sketch comedy series MADtv.

Biography

Early years

Christian Duguay was born on January 3, 1970 in Stanford, California. He grew up in Carefree, Arizona and Readfield, Maine. Duguay attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts where he majored in Jazz Theory and Composition. In 1990, Duguay enrolled in the film school at California State University at Northridge, majoring in screenwriting. He performed with the improv comedy group Legitimate Freaks, and later studied at Groundlings Theater. He joined the Groundlings Main Company in 2000.

Personal life

Christian Duguay is married to Emily Maya Mills. He was formerly married to fellow Groundling Rachel Ramras.

Career

MADtv

Duguay joined the cast of MADtv in 2000, as a repertory performer, for the sixth season. His background as a Groundling veteran served him well in the sketches which he appeared in on the show. Duguay's characters included stubborn, hyperactive teenager Edward and Loupgarou, who, along with his sister Hulahoop (played by Mo Collins), was blinded by a chemical fire as a child and now peddles on the street playing music and singing. He soon found popularity for his celebrity impressions, which included: Jay Leno and *NSYNC's Joey Fatone. However, Duguay is most famous for his George W. Bush impersonation, in which he portrayed the Commander-in-Chief as an "absent minded" and "intellectually challenged buffoon."

Characters

Character Sketch Season of First Appearance Catch Phrase Notes
Edward Edward 6 "I don't get it!" He is an extremely hyperactive teenager who finds difficulty in comprehending various tasks.
Loupgarou Loupgarou & Hulahoop 6 He is a man who was blinded by a chemical fire as a child and now peddles on the street playing music and singing.

Impressions

Television projects

Aside from MADtv, Duguay has made other television appearances on shows like Arrested Development and Yes, Dear. Duguay also appeared in the HBO special Sketch Pad. As of March 2006, he is still with the Main Company of the Groundlings.

Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
2007 Krews Cop

Television appearances

Year Title Role Other notes
1999 Futurama Various Animated Sitcom
2000–2001 MADtv Various Characters Sketch Comedy
2004 Arrested Development Man in Bar Live-Action Sitcom
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