Happy birthday! Emmanuel Chain turns 64 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 64 on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.

Emmanuel Chain is celebrating his 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-television host Emmanuel Chain (Capital, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Chain, a cultural icon

Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine on August 5, 1962, Emmanuel Chain's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Chain's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Emmanuel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Emmanuel Chain as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 64.

Happy Birthday, Emmanuel, you're the best!

Emmanuel Chain career in pictures

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