★ HOW OLD IS THOMAS JOLLY?
Thomas Jolly is 44 years old, born February 1, 1982 in FR · Aquarius.
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★ LEDE
About
Thomas Jolly directed the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies, the globe's most-watched live theatrical event. The French actor and artistic director founded La Piccola Familia theatre company in Rouen in 2006. Born in Normandy in 1982, he began performing as a child and trained at the National School of Théâtre National de Bretagne, where he staged his first directorial work. Aquarius energy: visionary, boundary-pushing.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Thomas Jolly is a French actor and artistic director best known for orchestrating the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris—both productions that reached billions globally. Born 1982 in Normandy, Jolly grew up in La Rue-Saint-Pierre with an early passion for theatre, performing from childhood and formally joining Théâtre d'enfants in Rouen by 1993. He pursued formal training at the University of Caen and the National School of Théâtre National de Bretagne in Rennes, where he directed Jean-Luc Lagarce's *Photography*, his debut directorial project. In 2006, Jolly established La Piccola Familia, his independent theatre company based in Rouen. Before the Olympic assignment, he served as artistic director of Le Quai d'Angers (a national drama center) from January 2020 through November 2022. As an actor and director, Jolly works across live performance, staging, and large-scale theatrical production. Born under Aquarius, a sign associated with visionary thinking and unconventional design, Jolly's life-path number 5 reflects an inclination toward dynamic change and public-facing transformation. The 2024 ceremonies drew controversy from Christian and socially conservative critics, cementing Jolly's profile as a provocative contemporary theatrical voice.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jolly spent his childhood in Normandy immersed in theatre, performing from a young age in his hometown of La Rue-Saint-Pierre. He began formal acting in 1993 by joining Théâtre d'enfants, a children's theatre company in Rouen. He later studied theatre at the University of Caen and trained at the National School of Théâtre National de Bretagne in Rennes, where he directed his first play, Jean-Luc Lagarce's *Photography*.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Jolly founded La Piccola Familia in Rouen in 2006, establishing himself as an independent theatrical force before major institutional roles.
- He directed the national drama center Le Quai d'Angers from January 2020 to November 2022.
- The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies he directed drew sharp criticism from Christian denominations and conservative politicians.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Thomas Jolly reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Thomas Jolly?
- Thomas Jolly is 44 years old (born February 1, 1982).
- When is Thomas Jolly's birthday?
- Thomas Jolly was born on February 1, 1982.
- What is Thomas Jolly's zodiac sign?
- Thomas Jolly is a Aquarius, born February 1, 1982.
- What is Thomas Jolly's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Thomas Jolly was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Thomas Jolly from?
- Thomas Jolly is from FR.
- What does Thomas Jolly do?
- Thomas Jolly is a actor.
- Is Thomas Jolly still alive?
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