THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Linus Torvalds
Linus Torvalds was born on December 28, 1969 in Helsinki, and is 56 years old.
Born
December 28, 1969
Linus Torvalds is 56 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.
- Birthplace
- Helsinki
- Professions
- writer, programmer, computer scientist, inventor, blogger, software developer, businessperson, engineer
- Citizenship
- Finland, United States
More about Linus Torvalds
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birth name
- Linus Benedict Torvalds
Family
- Father
- Nils Torvalds
Official links & social profiles
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Quick answers
When was Linus Torvalds born?
Linus Torvalds was born on December 28, 1969 in Helsinki, and is 56 years old.
How old is Linus Torvalds?
Linus Torvalds is 56 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).