Justin Timberlake is 45 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 31 January 1981.
Quick facts
Date of birth31 January 1981
Age45
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceMemphis, United States
Editor's Take:
Timberlake exemplifies the successful crossover from manufactured pop to credible artistry. His partnerships with Pharrell Williams and Timbaland brought hip-hop production values into mainstream pop during the early 2000s, reshaping the genre's sound. The transition from NSYNC to solo stardom was not guaranteed—boy band alumni rarely achieve sustained relevance—yet Timberlake's vocal versatility and willingness to experiment kept him commercially viable across two decades. His film work and voice acting expanded his cultural footprint beyond music. Time's dual recognition in 2007 and 2013 reflected his cross-generational influence during pop's digital transformation.
Key Milestones
1995: Joined the boy band NSYNC
2002: Released debut solo album Justified
2013: The 20/20 Experience tops US sales
2019: Received Contemporary Icon Award from Songwriters Hall
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer.
Justin Timberlake was born in Memphis on 31 January 1981.
Timberlake gained fame in the late 1990s as one of the lead vocalists of NSYNC, which became one of history's top-selling boy bands.
His solo debut Justified (2002) and follow-up FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006) each surpassed 10 million copies in worldwide sales.
He has earned ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and secured five US number-one singles including "SexyBack" and "Can't Stop the Feeling!".
Career highlights
1998NSYNC rises: self-titled debut sells 11 million
2002Justified released: first solo album debuts
2006FutureSex/LoveSounds: first Billboard 200 chart-topper
2013The 20/20 Experience: year's best-selling US album
2024Everything I Thought It Was: sixth solo album released
Did you know?At age 11, Timberlake competed on Star Search performing country music under the name Justin Randall.
Justin Timberlake's birthday is January 31. He was born on January 31, 1981 in Memphis, United States.
How old is Justin Timberlake?
Justin Timberlake is 45 years old, and turns 46 on his next birthday, January 31.
Who shares a birthday with Justin Timberlake?
Famous people who share Justin Timberlake's January 31 birthday include Franz Schubert, Kenzaburō Ōe, Beatrix of the Netherlands, Norman Mailer and Preity Zinta.
