Happy birthday! Kad Merad turns 61 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on March 27, 2025

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 61 on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025.

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Kad Merad is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor-director Kad Merad (22 Bullets, Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Merad, a cultural icon

Born in Sidi-bel-Abbès on March 27, 1964, Kad Merad's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Merad'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 Kad hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kad Merad as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Kad, you're the best!