Happy birthday! Yves Lecoq turns 78 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 4, 2024

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 78 on Saturday, May. 4, 2024.

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Yves Lecoq is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian Yves Lecoq (Les Guignols de l'info, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lecoq, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on May 4, 1946, Yves Lecoq's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Lecoq's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Yves hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Yves Lecoq as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Yves, you're the best!