Happy birthday! Benoît Poelvoorde turns 61 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary comedian turns 61 on Monday, Sep. 22, 2025.

Benoît Poelvoorde is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor Benoît Poelvoorde (Nothing to Declare, Ball and Chain, Man Bites Dog, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Poelvoorde, a cultural icon

Born in Namur on September 22, 1964, Benoît Poelvoorde's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Belgian history. Poelvoorde'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 Poelvoorde as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Benoît, you're the best!

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