THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John Carpenter
American filmmaker, composer and actor (born 1948)
John Carpenter was born on January 16, 1948 in Jefferson County, and is 78 years old.
Born
January 16, 1948
John Carpenter is 78 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Jefferson County, Carthage, United States
- Professions
- film director, film screenwriter, actor, film producer, screenwriter, conductor, filmmaker, comics writer, film score composer, writer, director, bandleader, composer, musician, producer
- Citizenship
- United States
More about John Carpenter
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birth name
- John Howard Carpenter
- Height
- 180 cm
Family
- Spouse
- Adrienne Barbeau
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- SNAC
- GeneaStar
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- MEHI – Media Art Database
- filmportal.de
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- The Fine Art Archive
- Integrated Authority File
- Munzinger Personen
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old is John Carpenter?
John Carpenter is 78 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
When is John Carpenter’s birthday?
John Carpenter’s recorded birthday is January 16.
Where was John Carpenter born?
John Carpenter was born in Jefferson County; Carthage, United States.
How tall is John Carpenter?
John Carpenter’s recorded height is 180 cm.
What was John Carpenter’s name at birth?
John Carpenter’s recorded birth name is John Howard Carpenter.