Happy birthday! Christian Clavier turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 6, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 73 on Tuesday, May. 6, 2025.

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Christian Clavier is celebrating his 73rd 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 73rd 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 73.

Happy Birthday, Christian, you're the best!