Happy birthday! Hippolyte Girardot turns 71 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on October 10, 2026

The iconic and legendary actor turns 71 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.

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Hippolyte Girardot is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Hippolyte Girardot (The Conquest, Lady Chatterley, Manon of the Spring, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Girardot, a cultural icon

Born Frédéric Girardot in Boulogne-Billancourt on October 10, 1955, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Girardot'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 Hippolyte hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hippolyte Girardot as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Hippolyte, you're the best!