THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Mae Jemison
American doctor and NASA astronaut
Mae Jemison was born on October 17, 1956 in Decatur, United States, and is 69 years old.
Born
October 17, 1956
Mae Jemison is 69 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
- Birthplace
- Decatur, United States
- Professions
- children's writer, physician, astronaut, actor, physicist, engineer, professor
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Mae Jemison
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Birth name
- Mae Carol Jeminson
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Questions people ask
How old is Mae Jemison?
Mae Jemison is 69 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
When is Mae Jemison’s birthday?
Mae Jemison’s recorded birthday is October 17.
Where was Mae Jemison born?
Mae Jemison was born in Decatur, United States.
What was Mae Jemison’s name at birth?
Mae Jemison’s recorded birth name is Mae Carol Jeminson.