Happy birthday! Jean-Pierre Darroussin turns 72 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 72 on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

Jean-Pierre Darroussin is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director Jean-Pierre Darroussin (Frenchmen, Family Resemblances, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Darroussin, a cultural icon

Born in Courbevoie on December 4, 1953, Jean-Pierre Darroussin's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Darroussin'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-Pierre hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean-Pierre Darroussin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

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

Jean-Pierre Darroussin career in pictures

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