About Gilles Ste-Croix
Born 1949. Gilles Ste-Croix is a Canadian entrepreneur, known for Cirque du Soleil.
Gilles Ste-Croix is a Canadian entrepreneur and the vice president and co-creator of Cirque du Soleil. He started Cirque du Soleil with co-founder Guy Laliberté. His son, Olivier Rochette, a technician with Cirque du Soleil, was killed by a blow to the head from an aerial lift in an on-set accident in November 2016.
Ste-Croix was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada (OC) in the 2019 Canadian honours.
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Who is Gilles Ste-Croix?
Canadian businessman
When was Gilles Ste-Croix born?
Gilles Ste-Croix was born in 1949 in Quebec.
What is Gilles Ste-Croix's occupation?
Gilles Ste-Croix is an entrepreneur.
What is Gilles Ste-Croix known for?
Gilles Ste-Croix is known for Cirque du Soleil.
What nationality is Gilles Ste-Croix?
Gilles Ste-Croix is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilles Ste-Croix. https://biography.guide/gilles-ste-croix/
MLA: "Gilles Ste-Croix." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilles-ste-croix/.
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