Pierre Bénichou facts for kids
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Pierre Bénichou
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| Born | 1 March 1938 |
| Died | 31 March 2020 (aged 82) Paris, France
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| Other names | Beau Pedro, roi du tango Tonton Merguez La Béniche Bob du grand huit Le Président Le Rossignol d'Oran La Josephine Baker du Maghreb |
| Occupation | Journalist, Columnist |
| Spouse(s) | Alix Dufaure |
| Parent(s) | André Bénichou |
| Relatives | Paul Bénichou (paternal uncle) Vincent Lindon (stepson) |
Pierre Bénichou was a famous French journalist and radio personality. He was born on March 1, 1938, and passed away on March 31, 2020. He was known for his lively personality and his work on popular radio and TV shows in France.
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Early Life and Family
Pierre Bénichou was born in Oran, which was part of French Algeria at the time. His father, André Bénichou, was a philosophy professor. In 1941, during World War II, his father lost his job because he was Jewish. He then opened his own private school.
One of his father's students was the famous writer Albert Camus. Pierre's uncle, Paul Bénichou, was also a well-known historian. In 1949, when Pierre was 11 years old, his family moved to Paris, France.
A Career in Journalism
Pierre Bénichou started his career in journalism. He began as an intern at a newspaper called France Soir. In 1956, he joined France Dimanche, another newspaper.
He became a reporter for Jours de France in 1961. Later, in 1966, he became the editor-in-chief of Le Nouvel Observateur. This magazine was very popular and sold many copies each week.
Radio and Television
Pierre Bénichou became a very familiar voice and face in France. He joined Les Grosses Têtes, a very popular radio show on RTL. He was a regular on this show for many years, which made him a household name.
He also appeared on television. He was a contributor to Vivement Dimanche, a TV show hosted by Michel Drucker. People loved his humor and personality. Many considered him a "historic monument" of French media.
Special Recognition
Pierre Bénichou received a very important award from France. On March 25, 2016, he was made a Commander of the Legion of Honour. This is one of the highest honors a person can receive in France.
Personal Life
Pierre Bénichou was married to Alix Dufaure. She passed away in 2012. They had one son named Antoine. Pierre also had a stepson, the actor Vincent Lindon, from his wife's first marriage. Pierre Bénichou died on March 31, 2020.
