When is Michael Jordan's birthday?

Michael Jordan's birthday is February 17. He was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, United States.

Who shares a birthday with Michael Jordan?

Famous people who share Michael Jordan's February 17 birthday include Paris Hilton, Mo Yan, Ed Sheeran, Hal Holbrook and Otto Stern.

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Michael Jordan — Age & Birthday

Born: 17 February 1963 · Age: 63

How old is Michael Jordan?

Michael Jordan is 63 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 17 February 1963.

American basketball player who won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and is widely seen as the greatest ever

Did you know?He briefly retired from professional basketball in the mid-1990s to pursue a career in minor league baseball.

Quick facts

Date of birth17 February 1963
Age63
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceBrooklyn, United States
Occupationbasketball player, baseball player, spokesperson

Editor's Take:

Michael Jordan is widely called the greatest basketball player of all time. He was cut from his high school varsity team as a sophomore. He went on to win six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls. He was named finals MVP every time. His leaping dunks earned him the nickname Air Jordan. The Nike shoe line became a cultural icon. He also won two Olympic gold medals.

Key Milestones

1984: Chicago Bulls – NBA debut
1985: Air Jordan – signature shoe
1991: First NBA title with the Bulls
1992: Dream Team – Olympic gold

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman, former professional basketball player, and former baseball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.

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Michael Jordan: The Greatest of All Time

American basketball player, born 1963

Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on 17 February 1963.

He played college basketball for North Carolina before joining the Chicago Bulls in 1984.

He won six NBA championships with the Bulls, in 1991–93 and 1996–98.

He won two Olympic gold medals, including with the 1992 Dream Team.

Career highlights

1984Chicago Bulls: NBA debut
1985Air Jordan: signature shoe
1991First NBA title: with the Bulls
1992Dream Team: Olympic gold
1998Sixth title: the Last Shot

Did you know?He was named NBA Finals MVP in all six of his championship series.

Age: 63
Status: Living

Family

Father: James R. Jordan, Sr.
Mother: Deloris Jordan
Spouse: Yvette Prieto
Children: Jasmine M. Jordan, Jeffrey Jordan, Marcus Jordan, Victoria Jordan, Ysabel Jordan

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When is Michael Jordan's birthday?: Michael Jordan's birthday is February 17. He was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, United States.
How old is Michael Jordan?: Michael Jordan is 63 years old, and turns 64 on his next birthday, February 17.
Who shares a birthday with Michael Jordan?: Famous people who share Michael Jordan's February 17 birthday include Paris Hilton, Mo Yan, Ed Sheeran, Hal Holbrook and Otto Stern.

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