Laurent Ruquier Biography: Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Siblings, Awards, TV Shows, Wife, Kids

Laurent Ruquier, born Laurent Hugues Emmanuel Ruquier, is a French television and radio host, comedian, writer, and theater producer from Le Havre, France.

Renowned for hosting On n’est pas couché and Les Grosses Têtes, he’s a multifaceted talent known for his sharp wit and satirical humor.

His journey from a modest upbringing to a leading figure in French media, rooted in his Norman heritage, inspires fans across France.

Profile

• Full Name: Laurent Hugues Emmanuel Ruquier
• Stage Name: Laurent Ruquier
• Born: February 24, 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Birthplace: Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Television Presenter, Radio Host, Comedian, Writer, Theater Producer, Lyricist
• Height: 6 feet (183 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Roger Ruquier, Raymonde Ruquier
• Siblings: four
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $5 million to $13 million

Early Life

Laurent Ruquier was born on February 24, 1963, in Le Havre, France, to Roger Ruquier, a boilermaker at Le Havre’s shipyards, and Raymonde Ruquier, a housewife. Of French nationality and presumed Caucasian ethnicity, his religious beliefs are not documented.

The second of five siblings (three brothers, one sister), he grew up in a modest family in a high-rise apartment at 12 rue Paul-Louis-Courier, later moving to a small rented house on the city’s outskirts. A shy but bright child, he skipped a grade in primary school and entertained peers with satirical pieces in the school newspaper.

Education

Laurent attended high school in Le Havre, where he wrote for the school paper. He earned a DEUG in Economic and Social Administration (AES) at the University of Rouen’s Le Havre campus and a DUT in Business Management and Administration (GEA) at the University of Le Havre.

Career

Ruquier began his career in the 1980s at local Havre radio stations, including Radio Porte Océane and Radio Force 7, where he hosted Les petites têtes. In 1987, he sent sketches to France Inter’s Jacques Mailhot, which landed him a role on Paris Kiosque (FR3 Île-de-France, 1988).

He joined Europe 1 (1988–1990) as a columnist for Jean Amadou and Maryse, then France Inter (1991–1996) with Rien à cirer. His radio success continued with On va s’gêner (Europe 1, 1999–2014) and Les Grosses Têtes (RTL, 2014–present).

On television, he hosted On a tout essayé (2000–2007), On n’est pas couché (2006–2020), On est en direct (2020–2022), and Les Enfants de la télé (2017–2023) on France 2, plus Le Big Show (2022–present). He commentated Eurovision for France 3 (2003–2004) and presented On n’demande qu’à en rire (2010–2012).

As a writer, he authored plays like La presse est unanime (2002), Grosse Chaleur (2004), and Si c’était à refaire (2005–2006), and adapted Chicago (2004). He produced artists like Marie Laforêt (2005), Véronique Rivière (2006), and Michaël Gregorio (2006–present).

Since 2011, he has co-owned and managed Théâtre Antoine-Simone Berriau in Paris. His books include Rien à cirer (1994) and On préfère encore en rire (2013). In 2025, he continues hosting Les Grosses Têtes and performing on stage.

Awards & Nominations

• 2001: 7 d’Or, Best Comedy Show (On a tout essayé) – Winner
• 2011: PureMédias Poll, Second Best Presenter of the Year (behind Nagui) – Runner-Up

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @ruquierlaurent
• Facebook: Laurent Ruquier Officiel

Personal Life

Laurent, 62, resides in Paris, France, and has been in a relationship with Hugo Manos, a Greek model and fitness influencer, since 2018. Openly gay since his 1997 stage “coming out” in Enfin gentil, he was previously pacsé with actor Benoît Petitjean from 2012 to an undisclosed date. He has no children or spouse.

Standing at 6 feet, he’s a Pisces known for his sharp humor and socialist leanings, having supported Ségolène Royal (2007) and Jean-Luc Mélenchon (2012). A car enthusiast, he won six cars on a game show, as noted in a 2025 20 Minutes article.

Net Worth

Laurent Ruquier’s net Worth is estimated at $5 million to $13 million. His income stems from hosting Les Grosses Têtes, TV shows, theater production, and book sales.

Filmography

• Rien à cirer (1994) – TV Show, Host
• Les Niouzes (1995) – TV Show, Host
• Un an de + (1999) – TV Show, Co-Host
• On a tout essayé (2000–2007) – TV Show, Host
• On n’est pas couché (2006–2020) – TV Show, Host
• 36 chansons (2006) – TV Show, Host
• Stars and Comedy (2008) – TV Show, Host
• On n’demande qu’à en rire (2010–2012) – TV Show, Host
• On est en direct (2020–2022) – TV Show, Host
• Les Enfants de la télé (2017–2023) – TV Show, Host
• Le Big Show (2022–present) – TV Show, Host