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Born on June 17, 1967 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States, Alex Azar is a politician, businessperson and lobbyist. That puts Alex Azar at 59 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Parkside High School and Dartmouth College.
My Take
Azar is one of those figures whose résumé reads like a map of American power: Dartmouth, law, pharmaceuticals, lobbying, and finally Secretary of Health and Human Services. I find him fascinating less for any single decision than for where he stood in history, chairing the early White House Coronavirus Task Force during those chaotic opening weeks of 2020 before being replaced. Whatever one thinks of his politics, holding the top health post during the run-up to a pandemic is an unenviable burden. To me he embodies the technocratic insider, sharp and credentialed, navigating the messy intersection of business and public health.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex Azar
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・アザー
- Reading
- あれっくす・あざー
- Born
- June 17, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- politician / businessperson / lobbyist / lawyer / civil servant
2. Background
- High school
- Parkside High School
- University
- Dartmouth College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Alex Azar born?
Born June 17, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Alex Azar from?
Alex Azar is from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Alex Azar do?
Alex Azar works as politician, businessperson, lobbyist, lawyer, civil servant.
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