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Shaquille O'Neal

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Basketball player

Shaquille O'Neal

American basketball player (born 1972)

Shaquille O'Neal is 54 years old, born on March 6, 1972 in Newark.

Next birthday in 121 days, turning 55.

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Born
March 6, 1972, Newark
Age
54
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Country
United States
Known as
Basketball player

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

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Shaquille’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Shaquille O'Neal was born on a Monday.
  • Shaquille O'Neal has been alive for about 19,967 days.
  • Their 20,000-day milestone falls on December 8, 2026.
  • Their next birthday, turning 55, is on a Saturday.
  • Next milestone: Shaquille O'Neal turns 60 on March 6, 2032, in 5 years and 4 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Shaquille O'Neal is younger than 2,690 and older than 4,156 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: September 6. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
  • Shaquille O'Neal belongs to Gen X.

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Shaquille O'Neal?

Shaquille O'Neal is 54 years old, born on March 6, 1972 in Newark.

What is Shaquille O'Neal’s zodiac sign?

Pisces, born March 6.

Does Shaquille O'Neal have an official website?

Yes: shaq.com.