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Billy Joel

Photo: David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Singer · Musician

Billy Joel

American singer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1949)

Billy Joel is 77 years old, born on May 9, 1949 in New York City.

Next birthday in 185 days, turning 78.

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Born
May 9, 1949, New York City
Age
77
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Country
United States
Known as
Singer, Musician

Official links: Official website (billyjoel.com) · Instagram · X · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Billy’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Billy Joel was born on a Monday.
  • Billy Joel has been alive for about 28,304 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on June 28, 2031.
  • Their next birthday, turning 78, is on a Sunday.
  • Next milestone: Billy Joel turns 80 on May 9, 2029, in 2 years and 6 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Billy Joel is younger than 619 and older than 6,227 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: November 9. Birthstone: Emerald.
  • Billy Joel belongs to Baby Boomers.

Age gaps

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Alla PugachevaSinger · April 15, 1949Jessica LangeActor · April 20, 1949Lionel RichieSinger · June 20, 1949Jim VarneyActor · June 15, 1949Jim BroadbentActor · May 24, 1949Pam GrierActor · May 26, 1949

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Billy Joel?

Billy Joel is 77 years old, born on May 9, 1949 in New York City.

What is Billy Joel’s zodiac sign?

Taurus, born May 9.

Does Billy Joel have an official website?

Yes: billyjoel.com.