Michel Côté appeared in at least 25 films and some 20 television series during his illustrious career. He received a lifetime achievement award in 2013 at the Jutra awards.

Fruitier was wanted for allegedly committing indecent assault against a male victim between June 1 and August 31, 1974, in the Eastern Townships and between March 20 and September 20, 1976, in Longueuil.