Happy birthday! Yves Lecoq turns 80 today

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 80 on Monday, May. 4, 2026.

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Yves Lecoq is celebrating his 80th 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 80th 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 80.

Happy Birthday, Yves, you're the best!

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