Yvan Ponton

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

19Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 22, 1945

Birth Place: Farnham, Québec, Canada

About Yvan Ponton

Yvan Ponton is a Canadian actor, commentator and television host. Ponton has had a lengthy acting career which includes roles in a variety of major French-Canadian television shows and movies. He is most well known to English-speaking audiences for his role as Drouin in the 1977 film Slap Shot.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yvan Ponton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Yvan Ponton's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yvan Ponton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Les aventures d'une jeune veuve, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yvan Ponton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yvan Ponton's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Les aventures d'une jeune veuve (1974) movie poster

★8.0

Les aventures d'une jeune veuve: A widow must cope with her late husband's associates, crooked Japanese businessmen who want her shares of a rich Norther

Les aventures d'une jeune veuve

1974•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Slap Shot: To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Broth

Slap Shot

1977•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

The Boys III: Three years have passed. The Boys are still a great hockey team in a garage league. Their coach Stan, in France for thre

The Boys III

2001•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

The Boys IV: After four years of absence, the Boys are back on the ice! This time, the stake of the Canadian amateur tournament in wh

The Boys IV

2005•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

The Boys II: Our Boys are back a year after their last adventures. This time around, the players of Quebec's most popular garage leag

The Boys II

1998•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yvan Ponton.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	The Boys - 25th Anniversary	Self	Flop	Similar →
2017	LNI : 40 ans d'improvisation	Arbitre	Flop	Similar →
2013	When We Were Boys	François Taillefert	Flop	Similar →
2010	He Shoots, He Scores	Jacques Mercier	Flop	Similar →
2005	The Boys IV	Jean-Charles	Average	Similar →
2002	The Collector	Robert Fecteau	Average	Similar →
2001	The Boys III	Jean-Charles	Hit	Similar →
2000	Trial By Fire: A North of 60 Mystery	Inspector Cormier	Flop	Similar →
1998	The Boys II	Jean-Charles	Average	Similar →
1998	Airspeed	Lee 'Bickster' Biquette	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Boys	Jean-Charles	Average	Similar →
1993	Bethune: The Making of a Hero	Frank Coudaire	Flop	Similar →
1991	Scanners II: The New Order	Commander John Forrester	Flop	Similar →
1989	Cold Front	Inspector Dechesne	Flop	Similar →
1986	Blind Trust	H.B.	Flop	Similar →
1986	Henri	Raoul Martineau	Flop	Similar →
1985	Hold-up	Tremplin	Average	Similar →
1977	Slap Shot	Jean-Guy Drouin	Hit	Similar →
1974	Les aventures d'une jeune veuve	-	Super Hit	Similar →

Yvan Ponton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yvan Ponton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yvan Ponton is "Les aventures d'une jeune veuve" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Yvan Ponton acted in?

Yvan Ponton has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yvan Ponton?

Other notable films include "Slap Shot", "The Boys III", and "The Boys IV".