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Barry C. Barish — Age & Birthday

Born: 27 January 1936 · Age: 90

How old is Barry C. Barish?

Barry C. Barish is 90 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 27 January 1936.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist who detected gravitational waves in space

Did you know?He led the international project that successfully proved Albert Einstein’s century-old theory about ripples in the fabric of spacetime.

Barry Clark Barish (born January 27, 1936) is an American experimental physicist and Nobel Laureate. He is a Linde Professor of Physics, emeritus at California Institute of Technology and a leading expert on gravitational waves.

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Age: 90
Status: Living

Born: January 27, 1936 · Omaha, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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