Happy birthday! Frédéric Beigbeder turns 61 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary author turns 61 on Monday, Sep. 21, 2026.

‘99 francs’ author Frédéric Beigbeder is celebrating his 61st 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 61st 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 61.

Happy Birthday, Frédéric, you're the best!

Frédéric Beigbeder career in pictures

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