Happy birthday! Jean-François Balmer turns 79 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on April 18, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 79 on Friday, Apr. 18, 2025.

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Jean-François Balmer is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Jean-François Balmer (In the House, Madame Bovary, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Balmer, a cultural icon

Born in Valangin on April 18, 1946, Jean-François Balmer's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Balmer'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-François hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean-François Balmer as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

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