Biography
Philippe Petit (born 13 August 1949) is a French high-wire artist who gained fame for his high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, New York, on 7 August 1974. For his feat (that he referred to as "le coup"), he used a 450-pound (200-kilogram) cable and a custom-made 26-foot (8-metre) long, 55-pound (25-kilogram) balancing pole.
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Filmography
all 11
Movies 9
self 8
TV Shows 2
Himself / Writer
Man on Wire (2008)
Movie
6
Le gardien du cimetière
Dans l'ombre (2004)
Movie
Self - Commentator
New York: The Center of the World (2003)
Movie
The Magician
Mondo (1995)
Movie
Gallery
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1949-08-13 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceNemours, France
CitizenshipsFrance
AwardsJames Parks Morton Interfaith Award
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