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Shaquille O'Neal — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 6 March 1972 · Age: 54

How old is Shaquille O'Neal?

Shaquille O'Neal is 54 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 6 March 1972.

Four-time NBA champion and dominant basketball centre

Did you know?He has released several rap albums and once reached the top 25 of the Billboard 200 with his debut record, Shaq Diesel.

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6, 1972), often referred to by his nickname "Shaq", is an American former professional basketball player and sports analyst. Standing 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m) tall, O'Neal played as a center for six different teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Age: 54
Status: Living

Born: March 6, 1972 · Newark, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Sports, Film, Music

Family

Father: Joe Toney
Spouse: Shaunie O'Neal
Children: Amirah O'Neal, Eric Velasquez, Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaqir O'Neal, Shareef O'Neal, Taahirah O'Neal

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