Bernard Pivot

Bernard Pivot

Known For

Acting

Born

May 5, 1935

Died

May 6, 2024 (aged 89)

Birthplace

Lyon, Rhône, France

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.