Jim Mattis is 76 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 8 September 1950.
Quick facts
Date of birth8 September 1950
Age76
NationalityAmerican
BirthplacePullman, United States
Editor's Take:
Jim Mattis became one of the most closely studied American commanders of his generation, prized as much for his reading as for his field record. His career also drew criticism, notably over a 2004 air strike in Iraq and blunt remarks made in 2005. Congress had to waive a legal waiting period before he could lead the Pentagon, which shows the trust he commanded. His resignation over Syria was a rare public break by a serving defence chief. His later criticism of the president carried weight because he had long avoided party politics.
Key Milestones
1972: Commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps
2003: Led the 1st Marine Division in the invasion of Iraq
2010: Took command of US Central Command
2017: Confirmed as secretary of defense after a Congressional waiver
2018: Resigned over the planned withdrawal from Syria
James Norman Mattis (born September 8, 1950) is an American military officer who served as the 26th United States secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. A retired Marine Corps four-star general, he commanded forces in the Gulf War, the war in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.
Jim Mattis's birthday is September 8. He was born on September 8, 1950 in Pullman, United States.
How old is Jim Mattis?
Jim Mattis is 76 years old, and turns 77 on his next birthday, September 8.
Who shares a birthday with Jim Mattis?
Famous people who share Jim Mattis's September 8 birthday include Antonín Dvořák, Bernie Sanders, Frédéric Mistral, Richard I of England and Ludovico Ariosto.
