Happy birthday! Benoît Delépine turns 66 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on August 30, 2024

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 66 on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

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Benoît Delépine is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor Benoît Delépine (Le Grand Soir, Mammuth, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Delépine, a cultural icon

Born in Saint-Quentin on August 30, 1958, Benoît Delépine's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Delépine's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Benoît hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Benoît Delépine as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Benoît, you're the best!