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Born August 13, 1949 (age 77) • Nemours • France

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Philippe Petit walks on a high wire across the nave of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, balancing with a pole against a backdrop of tall, illuminated columns.
Philippe Petit wearing a dark suit, red striped shirt, and striped tie with a white scarf, raises his hand while standing on the red carpet at the 81st Academy Awards.
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