Happy birthday! Philippe Vandel turns 63 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 63 on Saturday, Jul. 5, 2025.

Philippe Vandel is celebrating his 63rd 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 Vandel (Nulle Part Ailleurs, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 63rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Vandel, a cultural icon

Born in Grenoble on July 5, 1962, Philippe Vandel's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Vandel'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 Vandel as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 63.

Happy Birthday, Philippe, you're the best!

Philippe Vandel career in pictures

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