When is C418's birthday?

C418's birthday is May 9. He was born on May 9, 1989 in Chemnitz, Germany.

C418 is 37 years old, and turns 38 on his next birthday, May 9.

Who shares a birthday with C418?

Famous people who share C418's May 9 birthday include J. M. Barrie, Glenda Jackson, Howard Carter, José Ortega y Gasset and Pius III.

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C418 — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 9 May 1989 · Age: 37

How old is C418?

C418 is 37 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 9 May 1989.

German composer and producer Daniel Rosenfeld, whose gentle ambient soundtrack for Minecraft became some of gaming's best-loved music

Did you know?His track Sweden became one of the most recognisable pieces of video game music.

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Date of birth9 May 1989
Age37
NationalityGerman
BirthplaceChemnitz, Germany

Editor's Take:

C418's gentle ambient music shaped the mood of Minecraft, one of the best-selling games of all time. He began working on it as a young producer when the game was still an indie project. Tracks such as Sweden and Wet Hands became nostalgic for a generation of players. The soundtrack later entered the US album charts. He has released many solo albums. His soft piano pieces are often credited with giving the game its calm, nostalgic atmosphere.

Key Milestones

2011: Minecraft is fully released
2011: Releases Minecraft – Volume Alpha
2013: Releases Minecraft – Volume Beta

Daniel Rosenfeld (born 9 May 1989), known professionally as C418 (pronounced "see four eighteen"), is a German composer and record producer. Known for his minimalistic ambient work, he rose to fame as the original composer and sound designer for the 2011 sandbox video game Minecraft.

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C418: The Composer of Minecraft's Music

German composer, born 1989

C418 was born in Chemnitz on 9 May 1989.

He was born Daniel Rosenfeld in Chemnitz, Germany.

He composed the original music for the video game Minecraft.

His soundtrack album Minecraft – Volume Alpha was released in 2011.

Career highlights

2009Minecraft: begins composing
2011Volume Alpha: soundtrack album
2011Minecraft release: game's full launch
2013Volume Beta: second soundtrack
2018Exit: album

Age: 37
Status: Living

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When is C418's birthday?: C418's birthday is May 9. He was born on May 9, 1989 in Chemnitz, Germany.
How old is C418?: C418 is 37 years old, and turns 38 on his next birthday, May 9.
Who shares a birthday with C418?: Famous people who share C418's May 9 birthday include J. M. Barrie, Glenda Jackson, Howard Carter, José Ortega y Gasset and Pius III.

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