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Derek Jacobi

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Actor

Derek Jacobi

English actor (born 1938)

Derek Jacobi is 88 years old, born on October 22, 1938 in Leytonstone.

Next birthday in 351 days, turning 89.

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Born
October 22, 1938, Leytonstone
Age
88
Zodiac sign
Libra
Country
United Kingdom
Known as
Actor

Official links: Wikipedia

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Derek’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Derek Jacobi was born on a Saturday.
  • Derek Jacobi has been alive for about 32,156 days.
  • Their 35,000-day milestone falls on August 19, 2034.
  • Their next birthday, turning 89, is on a Friday.
  • Next milestone: Derek Jacobi turns 90 on October 22, 2028, in 1 year and 11 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Derek Jacobi is younger than 130 and older than 6,716 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: April 22. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
  • Derek Jacobi belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Christopher LloydActor · October 22, 1938Romy SchneiderActor · September 23, 1938Joe DassinMusician · November 5, 1938NicoSinger · October 16, 1938Ben E. KingSinger · September 28, 1938Gordon LightfootSinger · November 17, 1938

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How old is Derek Jacobi?

Derek Jacobi is 88 years old, born on October 22, 1938 in Leytonstone.

What is Derek Jacobi’s zodiac sign?

Libra, born October 22.