Happy birthday! Michaël Youn turns 52 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on December 2, 2025

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 52 on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.

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Michaël Youn is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor-singer-television host Michaël Youn (Vive la France, Fatal, Le Morning Live, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Youn, a cultural icon

Born Michaël Benayoun in Suresnes on December 2, 1973, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Youn'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 Michaël hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michaël Youn as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Michaël, you're the best!