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Lionel Richie

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Singer · Actor

Lionel Richie

American singer, songwriter and actor

Lionel Richie is 77 years old, born on June 20, 1949 in Tuskegee.

Next birthday in 227 days, turning 78.

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Born
June 20, 1949, Tuskegee
Age
77
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Country
United States
Known as
Singer, Actor

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

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Lionel’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Lionel Richie was born on a Monday.
  • Lionel Richie has been alive for about 28,262 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on August 9, 2031.
  • Their next birthday, turning 78, is on a Sunday.
  • Next milestone: Lionel Richie turns 80 on June 20, 2029, in 2 years and 7 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Lionel Richie is younger than 627 and older than 6,219 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: December 20. Birthstone: Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite.
  • Lionel Richie belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Billy JoelSinger · May 9, 1949Roger TaylorMusician · July 26, 1949Jim VarneyActor · June 15, 1949Michael RichardsActor · July 24, 1949Jim BroadbentActor · May 24, 1949Pam GrierActor · May 26, 1949

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Lionel Richie?

Lionel Richie is 77 years old, born on June 20, 1949 in Tuskegee.

What is Lionel Richie’s zodiac sign?

Gemini, born June 20.

Does Lionel Richie have an official website?

Yes: lionelrichie.com.