Happy birthday! Philippe Bouvard turns 95 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on December 6, 2024

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 95 on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

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Philippe Bouvard is celebrating his 95th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-television host Philippe Bouvard (Les Grosses Têtes, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 95th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bouvard, a cultural icon

Born in Coulommiers on December 6, 1929, Philippe Bouvard's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Bouvard'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 Philippe hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Philippe Bouvard as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 95.

Happy Birthday, Philippe, you're the best!