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Ary Abittan was born on January 31, 1974 in 15th arrondissement of Paris, France and is credited as a comedian, film actor and television actor. As of 2026, Ary Abittan is 52 years old. Notable works include Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu?, The Visitors: Bastille Day and With Open Arms.
My Take
Abittan is a French comic talent I genuinely enjoy. His breakout in Serial (Bad) Weddings hit a perfect nerve, satirizing France's tangle of religion, race, and family with warmth rather than cruelty, and he was a livewire at the center of that chaos. What elevates him for me is the screenwriting credit; this isn't a one-note clown but someone who understands comedy from the inside out, building laughs structurally rather than stumbling into them. A Paris native with an Aquarian's offbeat angle, he turns cultural friction into shared joy. I have huge respect for performers who can make you laugh across language barriers, and he does exactly that.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ary Abittan
- Name (Japanese)
- アリ・アビタン
- Reading
- あり・あびたん
- Born
- January 31, 1974 (age 52)
- Origin
- 15th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / television actor / film screenwriter / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu? |
| Notable work | The Visitors: Bastille Day |
| Notable work | With Open Arms |
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4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ary Abittan born?
Born January 31, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Ary Abittan from?
Ary Abittan is from 15th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Ary Abittan do?
Ary Abittan works as comedian, film actor, television actor, film screenwriter, actor.
What is Ary Abittan known for?
Notable works include Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu?, The Visitors: Bastille Day, With Open Arms.
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