Happy birthday! Michel Denisot turns 80 today

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 80 on Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025.

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Michel Denisot is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-television host-producer Michel Denisot (Le Grand Journal, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Denisot, a cultural icon

Born in Buzançais on April 16, 1945, Michel Denisot's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Denisot'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 Denisot as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Michel, you're the best!

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