Happy birthday! Melvil Poupaud turns 51 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on January 26, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 51 on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

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Melvil Poupaud is celebrating his 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-musician-director Melvil Poupaud (Laurence Anyways, A Christmas Tale, Time to Leave, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Poupaud, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on January 26, 1973, Melvil Poupaud's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Poupaud'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 Melvil hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Melvil Poupaud as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Melvil, you're the best!