Philippe Petit
French high-wire artist (1949- )
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Summary
Philippe Petit was born on August 13, 1949[1], in Nemours[2]. He has worked as an acrobat[3], tightrope walker[4], performance artist[5], screenwriter[6], and stunt performer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,323 views/month, #5,860 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Notable work: To Reach the Clouds: My High Wire Walk Between the Twin Towers[10]
- Award received: James Parks Morton Interfaith Award[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Philippe Petit[13]
- Sport: pornographic actor[14]
- Family name: Petit[15]
- Given name: Philippe[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[17], English[18]
- Name in native language: Philippe Petit[19]
- Social media followers: 5802[20]
Why It Matters
Philippe Petit has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Philippe Petit born?
Philippe Petit's place of birth was Nemours[2].
What did Philippe Petit do for work?
Philippe Petit worked as an acrobat[3], tightrope walker[4], performance artist[5], screenwriter[6], and stunt performer[7].
What awards did Philippe Petit receive?
Honors received include James Parks Morton Interfaith Award[11].