Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 13, 1949
Place of Birth:
Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, France
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Philippe Petit
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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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marty Supreme | Brussels MC |
| 2019 | 432 Park Avenue | Self |
| 2008 | Man on Wire | Himself |
| 2008 | Sydney Harbour Bridge crossing | Himself |
| 1995 | Mondo | |
| 1991 | Film Hour | Self |
| 1984 | High Wire | Self |
| 1981 | Droit de Réponse | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Le Grand Échiquier | Self |