Philippe Bouvard
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 6, 1929 in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France
- Active Years
- 1947–2024 (78 Years)
- Total Credits
- 31 credits in database
Biography
Philippe Bouvard was a French television and radio presenter born in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France on December 6, 1929. His career in media included hosting the French radio program Les Grosses Têtes on Radio Luxemburg RTL from 1977 to 2014, and hosting the television program Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard from 1982 to 1986. Following his work on Les Grosses Têtes, he began hosting the radio program Allo Bouvard on RTL starting in 2014. In the database record for acting, he is credited with thirty-three known credits. Philippe Bouvard passed away on August 24, 2026 at the age of ninety-six.
Career overview
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Source 1 (TMDB Bio): Philippe Bouvard born 6 December 1929 in Coulommiers. French television and radio presenter. Hosted Les Grosses Têtes on Radio Luxemburg RTL (1977-2014). Hosted Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard on television (1982-1986). Hosted Allo Bouvard on RTL (since 2014).
Source 2 (TMDB Data): Known for acting. Known credits: 33. Gender: Male. Birthday: December 6, 1929. Day of death: August 24, 2026 (96 years old). Place of birth: Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France.
Name: Philippe Bouvard.
Profession: French television and radio presenter.
Birth: December 6, 1929, in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France.
Death: August 24, 2026 (age 96).
Radio Career: Hosted Les Grosses Têtes on Radio Luxemburg RTL from 1977 to 2014. Hosted Allo Bouvard on RTL since 2014.
Television Career: Hosted Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard from 1982 to 1986.
Acting Credits: 33 known credits.
Philippe Bouvard was a French television and radio presenter born on December 6, 1929, in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France. He is recognized for his work in acting with 33 known credits. He passed away on August 24, 2026, at the age of 96.
His career included significant roles in radio and television. From 1977 to 2014, he hosted the French radio program Les Grosses Têtes on Radio Luxemburg RTL. He also hosted the television program Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard between 1982 and 1986. Since 2014, he has hosted the radio program Allo Bouvard on RTL.
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Philippe Bouvard was a French television and radio presenter born on December 6, 1929, in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France. Throughout his career, he was known for his work in acting, which includes 33 known credits. He died on August 24, 2026, at the age of 96.
His professional history is marked by long-term hosting roles on both radio and television. In the realm of radio, he hosted the French program Les Grosses Têtes on Radio Luxemburg RTL for a period spanning from 1977 to 2014. Following this, he hosted the radio program Allo Bouvard on RTL, a role he held starting in 2
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31 titles- D'Emmanuelle à Emmanuelle (2024) as Self - TV host (archive footage)
- Mimie Mathy : Grandeur Nature (2023) as Self
- Il était une fois Champs-Élysées (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Fous rires sur les ondes (2022) as Self - presenter
- La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Enrico Macias, l'inattendu (2021) as Self
- Alain Delon, l'ombre au tableau (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Bouvard : Le Meilleur de la télé (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Gainsbourg and His Girls (2010) as Self - Journalist (archive footage)
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Tout le monde en parle (1998) as Self
- Les Interdits des Grosses Têtes (1997) as Self - Host
- Coucou c'est nous ! (1992) as Self
- Les grosses têtes (1992) as Self - Host
- Les grosses têtes (1992) Creator
- Stars 90 (1990) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Dorothée : Le Show (1983) as Impresario
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Le Théâtre de Bouvard (1982) as Self - Host
- Le Théâtre de Bouvard (1982) Creator
- The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) as Philippe Bouvard
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- Midi Première (1975) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self - Host
- Paris top secret (1969) as Présentation et commentaire
- The Dirty Game (1965) Dialogue
- Me and the Forty Year Old Man (1965) Dialogue
- Explosive Vacation! (1957) as François Morel
- Studio en folies (1947) as Self
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What movies or TV shows is Philippe Bouvard best known for?
Philippe Bouvard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vivement dimanche (1998), Sacrée soirée (1987), Champs-Elysées (1982), The Wing or the Thigh? (1976).
When and where was Philippe Bouvard born?
Philippe Bouvard was born on December 6, 1929 in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France.
How many credits does Philippe Bouvard have?
Philippe Bouvard has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2024.
What is Philippe Bouvard's background in cinema and television?
Philippe Bouvard was a French television and radio presenter born in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France on December 6, 1929. His career in media included hosting the French radio program Les Grosses Têtes on Radio Luxemburg RTL from 1977 to 2014, and hosting the television program Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard from 1982...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Midi Première (1975) as Self — aged about 45
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 45
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 42
- The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) as Philippe Bouvard — aged about 46
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 52
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self - Host — aged about 41
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