Happy birthday! Beppe Grillo turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 78 on Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2026.

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Beppe Grillo is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor-politician Beppe Grillo has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Grillo, a cultural icon

Born Giuseppe Piero Grillo in Genoa on July 21, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Grillo'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 Beppe hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Beppe Grillo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Beppe, you're the best!

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