Happy birthday! Samuel Benchetrit turns 53 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary author turns 53 on Friday, Jun. 26, 2026.

Samuel Benchetrit is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author-actor-screenwriter-director Samuel Benchetrit (I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster, Janis and John, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Benchetrit, a cultural icon

Born in Champigny-sur-Marne on June 26, 1973, Samuel Benchetrit's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Benchetrit's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Samuel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Samuel Benchetrit as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Samuel, you're the best!

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