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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 16 April 1947 · Age: 79

How old is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 79 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 16 April 1947.

Basketball legend and six-time NBA Most Valuable Player

Did you know?He was a student of martial arts icon Bruce Lee and appeared as an opponent in Lee's final film, Game of Death.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr., April 16, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player who was a center for 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins.

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Age: 79
Status: Living

Born: April 16, 1947 · New York City, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Sports, Film, Literature

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