Happy birthday! Jean-Claude Bourret turns 84 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 84 on Thursday, Jul. 17, 2025.

Jean-Claude Bourret is celebrating his 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-television host Jean-Claude Bourret has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bourret, a cultural icon

Born in Lyon on July 17, 1941, Jean-Claude Bourret's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Bourret's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jean-Claude hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean-Claude Bourret as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 84.

Happy Birthday, Jean-Claude, you're the best!

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