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Tom Waits

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Singer · Actor

Tom Waits

American singer-songwriter and actor (born 1949)

Tom Waits is 76 years old, born on December 7, 1949 in Pomona.

Next birthday in 33 days, turning 77.

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Born
December 7, 1949, Pomona
Age
76
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Country
United States
Known as
Singer, Actor

Official links: Official website (tomwaits.com) · X · Wikipedia

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Tom’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Tom Waits was born on a Wednesday.
  • Tom Waits has been alive for about 28,091 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on January 26, 2032.
  • Their next birthday, turning 77, is on a Monday.
  • Next milestone: Tom Waits turns 80 on December 7, 2029, in 3 years and 1 month. More milestone birthdays
  • Tom Waits is younger than 655 and older than 6,191 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: June 7. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • Tom Waits belongs to Baby Boomers.

Age gaps

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Garry ShandlingComedian · November 29, 1949Jeff BridgesActor · December 4, 1949Caitlyn JennerTV host · October 28, 1949Sissy SpacekActor · December 25, 1949Don JohnsonActor · December 15, 1949Bill NighyActor · December 12, 1949

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Tom Waits?

Tom Waits is 76 years old, born on December 7, 1949 in Pomona.

What is Tom Waits’s zodiac sign?

Sagittarius, born December 7.

Does Tom Waits have an official website?

Yes: tomwaits.com.