Happy birthday! Frédéric Beigbeder turns 60 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on September 21, 2025

The iconic and legendary author turns 60 on Sunday, Sep. 21, 2025.

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‘99 francs’ author Frédéric Beigbeder is celebrating his 60th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author-screenwriter-director Frédéric Beigbeder has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 60th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Beigbeder, a cultural icon

Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine on September 21, 1965, Frédéric Beigbeder's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Beigbeder's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Frédéric hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Frédéric Beigbeder as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 60.

Happy Birthday, Frédéric, you're the best!