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Jean-Paul Gaultier

Costume & Make-Up · Born April 24, 1952 · Bagneux, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Jean-Paul Gaultier was born in Arcueil, France. He studied at the Ecole Communale, the College d’Enseignement, and at the Lycee d’Arcueil. When he reached the age of 17, he sent his design sketches to Paris designer Pierre Cardin. Cardin recognized his talent and offered him a position as design assistant;  he worked for Cardin for two years.  Gauliter then worked for the couture houses of Jacques Esterel, Jean Patou, Angelo Tarlazzi and Michael Goma.

Movies with Jean-Paul Gaultier

• Prêt-à-Porter (1994) — Self
• Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) — Jean Paul Gaultier
• Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) — Self
• Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour (2016) — Self - Unapologetic Bitch
• Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A (2021) — Self
• Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône (2025) — Self
• Mademoiselle C (2013) — Self
• 70 Jahre ESC - More than Music (2026) — Self - Interviewee
• Jean Paul Gaultier : Freak & Chic (2018) — Self
• The September Issue (2009) — Self
• George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022) — Self
• Enigma (2025) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

TV shows with Jean-Paul Gaultier

• Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) — Self - Guest Judge
• Eurotrash (1993) — Self - Presenter
• Danse avec les stars (2011) — Self - Judge
• In Vogue: The 90s (2024) — Self