Happy birthday! Daniel Auteuil turns 76 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on January 24, 2026

The iconic and legendary actor turns 76 on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

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Daniel Auteuil is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Daniel Auteuil (The Eighth Day, Jean de Florette, The Under-Gifted, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Auteuil, a cultural icon

Born in Algiers on January 24, 1950, Daniel Auteuil's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Auteuil'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 Daniel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Daniel Auteuil as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, Daniel, you're the best!