Happy birthday! Claude Lelouch turns 89 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 89 on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

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Claude Lelouch is celebrating his 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director Claude Lelouch (Itinerary of a Spoiled Child, A Man and a Woman, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lelouch, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on October 30, 1937, Claude Lelouch's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Lelouch's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Claude hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Claude Lelouch as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 89.

Happy Birthday, Claude, you're the best!

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