Bernard Pivot

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

May 5, 1935

Died

May 6, 2024 (89 years old)

Place of Birth

Lyon, Rhône, France

Also Known As

  • Bernard Claude Pivot

Bernard Pivot

Biography

Bernard Pivot was a French journalist, interviewer and host of cultural television programmes. In 1985, Pivot created the Championnats mondiaux d'orthographe (world spelling championships). He has been Chairman of the Académie Goncourt from 2014 to 2019.

Known For

Acting