Yannick Bisson is best known to global audiences for his long-running role as Detective William Murdoch on Canadas most watched drama, Murdoch Mysteries, which is currently in Season 16. With over 60 film and TV credits to his name, Bisson is a multiple award-winning actor, recently starring in films: Another Wolfcop, Casino Jack and Year By The Sea. In 2015 he won the CSA for Best Host in a Pre-School, Children's or Youth Program.  In 2016, Bisson won the inaugural CSA Fan Choice Award and in 2017, Bisson was honoured with the ACTRA Award of Excellence for his outstanding contributions to the industry. 

A dedicated humanitarian who has made meaningful connections to several philanthropic organizations, Bisson is involved with Artists for Peace and Justice, which funds a middle and high school in Haiti; Boost for Kids and Childhood Cancer Canada. 

A Montreal-native currently residing in Toronto and Los Angeles, Yannick Bisson is married to actress, author and producer, Shantelle Bisson, and raising three daughters, Brianna, Dominique and Mikaela.