Happy birthday! Catherine Frot turns 70 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 1, 2026

The iconic and legendary actress turns 70 on Friday, May. 1, 2026.

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Catherine Frot is celebrating her 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Catherine Frot (Odette Toulemonde, The Dinner Game, Family Resemblances, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Frot, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on May 1, 1956, Catherine Frot's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Frot'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 Catherine hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Catherine Frot as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Catherine, you're the best!