Guy Laliberte

About

Co-founder of the aerobatic performance group Cirque du Soleil.

Before Fame

He used to work for a hydroelectric dam in an effort to hold on to a steady job, but a strike forced him back into performing.

Trivia

He competed at the 2012 World Series of Poker.

Family Life

He was married to Rizia Moreira from 1990 until 2000. He has five children. His love for performance was first sparked when his parents took him to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Associated With

He was an avowed fan of Paul McCartney.