In the late 1950s, Latulippe joined Yvon Deschamps and studied theatre under François Rozet.
Latulippe was a central figure in the history of comic theatre in Quebec. In 1998, he was named Quebec"s favorite actor by the daily tabloid Le Journal de Montréal. He met Paul Buissonneau who offered him his first roles.
He was noticed by Gratien Gélinas who gave him a part in Bousille et les justes in 1959.
During the 1960s, Latulippe became a star of the cabaret and comic theatre scene in Montreal while beginning a successful television career. In 1967, he founded the Théâtre des Variétés of Montreal, which was filled by happy spectators for 7000 performances.
The Variétés was run without any government subsidy for 33 years and closed in 2000. Latulippe remained very active in his last years.
Latulippe was the recipient of many honours over his career.
He died of lung cancer in 2014. Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre stated that flags at city hall would be flown at half mast, and that Latulippe will lie in state there.