Happy birthday! Jean Benguigui turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on April 8, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 80 on Monday, Apr. 8, 2024.

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Jean Benguigui is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Jean Benguigui (The Fugitives, Le Grand Pardon, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Benguigui, a cultural icon

Born in Oran on April 8, 1944, Jean Benguigui's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Benguigui'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 Jean hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean Benguigui as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Jean, you're the best!