Happy birthday! Henri Garcin turns 97 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on April 11, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 97 on Friday, Apr. 11, 2025.

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Henri Garcin is celebrating his 97th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director Henri Garcin (Maguy, Gracious Living, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 97th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Garcin, a cultural icon

Born in Antwerp on April 11, 1928, Henri Garcin's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Garcin'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 Henri hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Henri Garcin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 97.

Happy Birthday, Henri, you're the best!