Happy birthday! Michel Chevalet turns 87 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 87 on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.

Michel Chevalet is celebrating his 87th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist Michel Chevalet has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 87th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Chevalet, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on August 30, 1939, Michel Chevalet's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Chevalet's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Michel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michel Chevalet as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 87.

Happy Birthday, Michel, you're the best!

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