Yannick Bisson Net Worth

What Is Yannick Bisson's Net Worth?

Yannick Bisson is a Canadian film and television actor with a net worth of $5 million. He is widely recognized for his role as Detective Murdoch on the popular series "Murdoch Mysteries." His career took off in his teenage years in Toronto, Ontario, where he began acting at 13. Bisson's breakthrough role came with CBC's critically acclaimed movie "Hockey Night" in 1984, where he starred alongside Megan Follows and Rick Moranis. He then appeared in several Canadian TV series, including "Learning the Ropes" (1988-1989). His role in the syndicated action series "High Tide" (1994-1997) brought him further recognition. From 2000 to 2004, he had a recurring role as attorney Brian Tedrow on Showtime's drama "Soul Food," followed by many TV appearances like "Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy," "Falcon Beach," and TV movies like "Crazy for Christmas" and "I Do (But I Don't)."

Early Life

Yannick Bisson was born on May 16, 1969, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He has a mixed French and English ancestry. As a teenager, he moved to Toronto with his family. Encouraged by his father, he responded to a newspaper ad seeking child actors, thus beginning his acting career soon after.

Career

Bisson's acting career began in 1984 with the TV film "Hockey Night," where he played Spear Kozak. Over the years, he appeared in various TV shows and movies such as "Brothers by Choice," "Toby McTeague," and "Where's Pete." In 1987, he featured in "First Offender," "Night Heat," and "Maxie's World," followed by a main role in the series "Learning the Ropes."

In 1991, Bisson appeared in several TV films as Johnny in the "Gold" series and an episode of "The Hidden Room." In 1992, he featured in "Tropical Heat," "The Ray Bradbury Theater," and "Catwalk." He then starred in "Matrix" and "Top Cops" in 1993 and became widely known for his role in "High Tide" (1994-1997). Post "High Tide," he acted in "Genius," "Relic Hunter," and the film "Velocity Trap." Bisson also starred as Richmond P. Hobson, Jr. in "Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy" and had a recurring role in "Soul Food." He continued making TV appearances in "The Pretender 2001," "Mutant X," and "The Day Reagan Was Shot."

In 2002, Bisson landed a major role in "Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye," appearing in 56 episodes until 2005. He also acted in shows like "See Jane Date," "Playmakers," and "Crazy For Christmas." In 2007, Bisson appeared in "Falcon Beach," "The Dresden Files," and "Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost." He continued with the "Roxy Hunter" series, appearing in several of its sequels.

Bisson's most notable role came in 2008 when he was cast as Detective William Murdoch in "Murdoch Mysteries." The role not only brought him fame but also opportunities to direct and produce episodes. The show earned several awards, including a nomination at the ACTRA Awards and a Canadian Screen Award Golden Screen Award in 2018.

While working on "Murdoch Mysteries," Bisson also acted in films like "Casino Jack" (2010), "Another WolfCop" (2016), and "Anything for Jackson" (2020). He co-created and starred in "The Adventures of Napkin Man!" from 2013 to 2018, winning the Canadian Screen Award for Best Host in a Children's Program in 2015. He also appeared in five "Aurora Teagarden" TV films between 2016 and 2018.

In 2017, he was honored with the ACTRA Toronto Award of Excellence for his lifetime of work.

Personal Life

Yannick Bisson met his wife, Chantal Craig, in high school. They married in 1990 and have three daughters: Brianna, Dominique, and Mikaela. Chantal worked as an actress, model, and fitness instructor before becoming a television content creator and writer. Bisson is an avid cyclist and enjoys collecting bicycles.