Philippe Petit (Performance Artist ) was born in France on a Saturday, August 13, 1949 🎈. Philippe Petit is 75 years old. He is a Leo ♌ and was born in the Year of the Ox 🐂.
High-wire artist who rose to fame by walking across the gap between the Twin Towers of New York City’s World Trade Center in 1974. He was the star of the Ringling Brothers Circus for a time, but preferred to work independently.
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| FULL NAME: | Philippe Petit |
| BIRTH DATE: | August 13, 1949 |
| BIRTHPLACE: | France |
| AGE: | 75 years old |
| NATIONALITY: | French |
| ETHNICITY: | White |
| ZODIAC: | Leo |
| CHINESE ZODIAC: | Ox |
About
Philippe Petit is a Performance Artist. Philippe was born in the 1940s, in the middle of the Baby Boomers Generation generation. Baby Boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964, during the post World War II baby boom. This generation is known for Rock and Roll, Woodstock, Elvis, the Beatles, miniskirts, and Barbies. Baby boomers have experienced some of the most important historical events, including the JFK Assassination, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the civil rights movement, and the Vietnam War.
His father was an army pilot and an author residing in Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, France, when he was born. Find out who is Philippe Petit dating right now.
His fascination with the circus and his love of juggling both developed during his childhood years. He also mastered fencing, carpentry, rock-climbing, bullfighting, and equestrianism.
DID YOU KNOW He was the subject of director James Marsh’s documentary film, “The Man on the Wire,” from 1994.
FACT His image appeared on the cover of an album produced by Brandon Boyd’s band, Incubus.
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Birthday
Currently, Philippe Petit is 75 years old. His next birthday is away. Philippe will celebrate his 76th birthday on a Saturday, August 13th. He shares a birthday with everyone who was born on August 13, 1949. Below is the countdown to his upcoming birthday.
Zodiac
Philippe Petit’s zodiac sign is Leo. People born between the dates of July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the fifth sign in the zodiac, Leo. Leos are known for being generous, self-confident, and determined. Libra is the most compatible sign for Leos.
Famous Leos celebrities are Madonna, Barack Obama, Kobe Bryant, Kylie Jenner, Coco Chanel, Lil Yachty, Mila Kunis, Daniel Radcliffe, Chris Hemsworth, and Jennifer Lawrence. Leo ruling planet is Sun. Astrologically, Sun represents hope, life, and the force that drives you to seek the highest expression of yourself.
Philippe Petit was born in the Year of the Ox. People born in the Year of the Ox are honest, contemplative, observant, determined, cautious, and loyal. They can also sometimes be self-righteous, stubborn, petty, egotistical, judgmental, and overly cautious.
This year is the Year of the Dragon.
DID YOU KNOW United States life expectancy is about 78.5 years.
Philippe Petit is a 75 years old Performance Artist, born in August, in the Year of the Ox (1949), and is a Leo. His life path number is 8. Philippe’s birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx, and his birth flower is Gladiolus. You may also check out all famous birthdays in August or specifically birthdays on August 13.
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