Happy birthday! Jean-Paul Rouve turns 59 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary comedian turns 59 on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

Jean-Paul Rouve is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor-director Jean-Paul Rouve (The Tuche Family, Those Happy Days, Podium, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rouve, a cultural icon

Born in Dunkerque on January 26, 1967, Jean-Paul Rouve's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Rouve's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jean-Paul hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean-Paul Rouve as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

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

Jean-Paul Rouve career in pictures

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