Deadmau5 is 45 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 5 January 1981.
Canadian electronic producer behind Strobe and Ghosts 'n' Stuff who performs in a giant glowing mouse-head helmet
Did you know?His name came from a mouse that died inside his computer, which he found while replacing a part.
Quick facts
Date of birth5 January 1981
Age45
NationalityCanadian
BirthplaceNiagara Falls, Canada
Editor's Take:
Deadmau5 helped carry electronic dance music into the mainstream of North American pop culture. His progressive house tracks, such as Strobe, became staples of festivals around the world. The glowing mouse helmet gave him a striking visual identity. It also made him one of the most recognisable figures in dance music. He is known for building his shows around elaborate light and stage design. He has been an outspoken critic of DJs who simply press play.
Key Milestones
2008: Releases Random Album Title
2009: Releases For Lack of a Better Name
2012: Releases Album Title Goes Here
Joel Thomas Zimmerman (born January 5, 1981), known professionally as Deadmau5, is a Canadian electronic music producer and DJ. His musical style primarily includes progressive house and electro house, though he also produces and DJs other electronic music genres, including techno under the alias Testpilot.
Deadmau5's birthday is January 5. He was born on January 5, 1981 in Niagara Falls, Canada.
How old is Deadmau5?
Deadmau5 is 45 years old, and turns 46 on his next birthday, January 5.
Who shares a birthday with Deadmau5?
Famous people who share Deadmau5's January 5 birthday include Umberto Eco, Konrad Adenauer, Bradley Cooper, Juan Carlos I of Spain and Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
