Happy birthday! Philippe Gildas turns 90 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 90 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Philippe Gildas is celebrating his 90th 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 Gildas (Nulle Part Ailleurs, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 90th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gildas, a cultural icon

Born in Auray on November 12, 1935, Philippe Gildas' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Gildas' 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 Gildas as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 90.

Happy Birthday, Philippe, you're the best!

Philippe Gildas career in pictures

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