Happy birthday! Albert Dupontel turns 61 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on January 11, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 61 on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.

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Albert Dupontel is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-comedian-director-screenwriter Albert Dupontel (President, Locked Out, Bernie, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Dupontel, a cultural icon

Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye on January 11, 1964, Albert Dupontel's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Dupontel's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Albert hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Albert Dupontel as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Albert, you're the best!