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Musician
Fats Waller
American jazz pianist and composer (1904 to 1943)
Fats Waller was born on May 21, 1904 and died on December 15, 1943, aged 39.
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Fats’s birthday, by the numbers
- Fats Waller was born on a Saturday.
- Fats Waller would have turned 122 in 2026.
- Half birthday: November 21. Birthstone: Emerald.
- Fats Waller belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When Fats Waller was born, Louis Armstrong was 2. Compare
- Fats Waller was 22 when Chuck Berry was born. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was Fats Waller born?
Fats Waller was born on May 21, 1904 and died on December 15, 1943, aged 39.
What is Fats Waller’s zodiac sign?
Gemini, born May 21.