★ HOW OLD IS LAURENT LAFITTE?
Laurent Lafitte is 52 years old, born August 22, 1973 in FR · Leo.
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About
Laurent Lafitte won the César Award for Best Actor for The Richest Woman in the World (2025), cementing a career defined by supporting roles in prestige French cinema. Born in France in 1973, the Leo actor earned three César nominations for Elle, See You Up There, and The Count of Monte Cristo before his breakthrough win. He also hosted Cannes Film Festival ceremonies and starred in the Netflix series Class Act as Bernard Tapie.
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Biography
Laurent Lafitte is a French actor and screenwriter who built a decades-long career in high-profile films before winning the César Award for Best Actor for The Richest Woman in the World in 2025. Born 22 August 1973, his earlier work earned him three César nominations for Best Supporting Actor: Elle (2016), See You Up There (2017), and The Count of Monte Cristo (2024). In 2023, he starred as French businessman Bernard Tapie in the Netflix mini-series Class Act (originally titled Tapie), a role that earned him an International Emmy Award nomination for Best Actor. As a Leo born in August, Lafitte carries the sign's natural command and theatrical presence—traits evident in his hosting of both the 2016 and 2025 Cannes Film Festival opening and closing ceremonies. From 2012 to 2024, he maintained an affiliation with the Comédie-Française, France's most prestigious state theatre. His work spans acting and screenwriting across French and international productions.
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Trivia
- Lafitte hosted the opening and closing ceremonies at both the 2016 and 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
- He was a pensionnaire (resident member) of the Comédie-Française from 2012 to 2024, anchoring his work in classical French theatre.
- Before his 2025 César win, Lafitte earned three consecutive nominations in the Best Supporting Actor category across seven years (2016–2024).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Laurent Lafitte reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Laurent Lafitte?
- Laurent Lafitte is 52 years old (born August 22, 1973).
- When is Laurent Lafitte's birthday?
- Laurent Lafitte was born on August 22, 1973.
- What is Laurent Lafitte's zodiac sign?
- Laurent Lafitte is a Leo, born August 22, 1973.
- What is Laurent Lafitte's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Laurent Lafitte was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Laurent Lafitte from?
- Laurent Lafitte is from FR.
- What does Laurent Lafitte do?
- Laurent Lafitte is a writer.
- Is Laurent Lafitte still alive?
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