Yannick Bisson is a Canadian actor and director, best known for his role as Detective William Murdoch in the television series Murdoch Mysteries. Born on May 16, 1970, in Montreal, Quebec, he began his acting career in the late 1980s and has appeared in various films and TV shows. In addition to his work on Murdoch Mysteries, Bisson has acted in other series such as Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy and The Adventures of Sinbad. He has received several awards for his performances and is recognized for his contributions to Canadian television.