Happy birthday! Jean Benguigui turns 81 today
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Jean Benguigui is celebrating his 81st 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 81st 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 81.
Happy Birthday, Jean, you're the best!
Jean Benguigui career in pictures
Fatal (2010)
Lucky Luke and the Daltons (2004)
Ball and Chain (2002)
One Way Ticket (2001)
The Jackpot (1991)
My New Partner II (1990)
The Fugitives (1986)
Le Grand Pardon (1982)
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