THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Brian Kernighan
Canadian computer scientist, co-inventor of the Unix operating system
Brian Kernighan was born on January 1, 1942 in Toronto, Canada, and is 84 years old.
Born
January 1, 1942
Brian Kernighan is 84 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
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- Birthplace
- Toronto, Canada
- Professions
- engineer, university teacher, writer, computer scientist, programmer
- Citizenship
- United States, Canada
More about Brian Kernighan
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birth name
- Brian Wilson Kernighan
Official links & social profiles
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Questions people ask
How old is Brian Kernighan?
Brian Kernighan is 84 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
When is Brian Kernighan’s birthday?
Brian Kernighan’s recorded birthday is January 1.
Where was Brian Kernighan born?
Brian Kernighan was born in Toronto, Canada.
What was Brian Kernighan’s name at birth?
Brian Kernighan’s recorded birth name is Brian Wilson Kernighan.