Happy birthday! Antoine de Caunes turns 72 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary television host turns 72 on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

Antoine de Caunes is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host-comedian-actor Antoine de Caunes (Le Grand Journal, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

de Caunes, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on December 1, 1953, Antoine de Caunes' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. de Caunes' not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Antoine hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Antoine de Caunes as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Antoine, you're the best!

Antoine de Caunes career in pictures

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