Philippe Petit

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Philippe Petit

Born: 13-Aug-1949
Birthplace: Nemours, France

Gender: Male
Religion: Agnostic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Performance Artist

Nationality: France
Executive summary: High-wire walker

Disturbing the Peace Paris, France (1971)
Disorderly Conduct arrested, New York City (7-Aug-1974), charges dropped
Trespassing arrested, New York City (7-Aug-1974), charges dropped
Risk Factors: Arachnophobia, Ophidiophobia

FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
Man on Wire (22-Jan-2008) · Himself
Mondo (Jun-1995)

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