Happy birthday! Andréa Ferréol turns 79 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 79 on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

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Andréa Ferréol is celebrating her 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Andréa Ferréol (The Last Metro, The Big Feast, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ferréol, a cultural icon

Born in Aix-en-Provence on January 6, 1947, Andréa Ferréol's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Ferréol's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Andréa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Andréa Ferréol as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Andréa, you're the best!

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