Happy birthday! François Damiens turns 53 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Brussels
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 53 on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

François Damiens is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-comedian François Damiens (The Bélier Family, Delicacy, Borderline, Heartbreaker, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Damiens, a cultural icon

Born in Uccle on January 17, 1973, François Damiens' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Belgian history. Damiens' 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 François hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for François Damiens as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, François, you're the best!

François Damiens career in pictures

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