Philippe Petit
Biography
Philippe Petit works in acting. Born April 13, 1949 in Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, France. Archytele tracks 13 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Marty Supreme (2025) as Brussels MC
- Theater of Thought (2024) as Self
- 432 Park Avenue (2019) as Self
- The Walk (2015) Novel
- Man on Wire (2008) as Himself
- Man on Wire (2008) Writer
- Sydney Harbour Bridge crossing (2008) as Himself
- Mondo (1995)
- Film Lesson (1991) as Self
- High Wire (1984) as Self
- Droit de Réponse (1981) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Philippe Petit best known for?
Philippe Petit is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Marty Supreme (2025), The Walk (2015), Heartstopper (2022), Le Grand Échiquier (1972).
When and where was Philippe Petit born?
Philippe Petit was born on April 13, 1949 in Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, France.
How many credits does Philippe Petit have?
Philippe Petit has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2025.
What is Philippe Petit's background in cinema and television?
Philippe Petit (French pronunciation: [filip pəti]; born 13 August 1949) is a French highwire artist who gained fame for his unauthorized highwire walks between the towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris in 1971 and of Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1973, as well as between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New Y...
Philippe Petit by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 23
- Marty Supreme (2025) as Brussels MC — aged about 76
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 12
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