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Adam Baldwin was born on February 27, 1962 in Winnetka, Illinois, United States. Public records list Adam Baldwin as a voice actor, film actor and television actor. That works out to 64 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes New Trier High School. Awards on record include SyFy Genre Award for Best Supporting Actor/Television (2006).
My Take
Adam Baldwin is one of those guys who's genuinely unrelated to the famous Baldwin brothers — and honestly, that's kind of the perfect setup for a career built entirely on his own grit. Growing up in Winnetka, Illinois, he broke onto the scene as a teenager in My Bodyguard, then cemented cult status forever as the lovably mercenary Jayne Cobb in Firefly — a character so beloved that fans still quote him decades later. Full Metal Jacket, Independence Day, Chuck as the stone-faced John Casey — the man has a knack for playing guys you wouldn't want to mess with, and he owns every second of it. No flashy awards circuit, no tabloid drama, just solid, consistent work that makes you think "oh good, he's in this" every single time he shows up on screen.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adam Baldwin
- Name (Japanese)
- アダム・ボールドウィン
- Reading
- あだむ・ぼーるどうぃん
- Born
- February 27, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Winnetka, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- voice actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- New Trier High School
Awards & achievements
- 2006 SyFy Genre Award for Best Supporting Actor/Television
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Adam Baldwin born?
Born February 27, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Adam Baldwin from?
Adam Baldwin is from Winnetka, Illinois, United States.
What does Adam Baldwin do?
Adam Baldwin works as voice actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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