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Ken Follett — Age & Birthday

Born: 5 June 1949 · Age: 77

How old is Ken Follett?

Ken Follett is 77 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 5 June 1949.

Bestselling Welsh author of thrillers and historical fiction

Did you know?An enthusiastic musician, he plays the bass guitar for a band named Damn Right I Got the Blues.

Kenneth Martin Follett (born 5 June 1949) is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold nearly 200 million copies of his works. Follett's commercial breakthrough came with the spy thriller Eye of the Needle (1978).

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Age: 77
Status: Living

Born: June 5, 1949 · Cardiff, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Known for: Literature

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Spouse: Barbara Follett

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