Happy birthday! Christian Clavier turns 74 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 74 on Wednesday, May. 6, 2026.

Christian Clavier is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director Christian Clavier (Serial (Bad) Weddings, The Visitors, Santa Claus is a bastard, French Fried Vacation, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Clavier, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on May 6, 1952, Christian Clavier's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Clavier's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Christian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Christian Clavier as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Christian, you're the best!

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