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Clarence Thomas is a judge, lawyer and politician, born on June 23, 1948 in Pin Point, Georgia, United States. As of 2026, Clarence Thomas is 78 years old. Education on record includes St. Pius X Catholic High School and College of the Holy Cross. Recorded honors include Francis Boyer Award (2001) and Horatio Alger Award (1992). Notable works include My Grandfather's Son.
My Take
Whatever you think of his jurisprudence, the arc of Clarence Thomas's life is remarkable: from Pin Point, a tiny community on the Georgia coast, to the Supreme Court bench he has held since 1991. What intrigues me most is his famous silence during oral arguments for years — a discipline that reads either as detachment or as supreme self-possession, depending on your politics. His memoir's title, My Grandfather's Son, tells you where he locates his own story: in debt to the stern man who raised him. I find him one of the most polarizing yet undeniably consequential figures in American law.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Clarence Thomas
- Name (Japanese)
- クラレンス・トーマス
- Reading
- くられんす・とーます
- Born
- June 23, 1948 (age 78)
- Origin
- Pin Point, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- judge / lawyer / politician / jurist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- St. Pius X Catholic High School
- University
- College of the Holy Cross
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Francis Boyer Award
- 1992 Horatio Alger Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | My Grandfather's Son |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Clarence Thomas born?
Clarence Thomas was born on June 23, 1948 and is 78 years old.
Where is Clarence Thomas from?
Clarence Thomas is from Pin Point, Georgia, United States.
What does Clarence Thomas do?
Clarence Thomas works as judge, lawyer, politician, jurist.
Where did Clarence Thomas study?
Clarence Thomas attended College of the Holy Cross.
What is Clarence Thomas known for?
Clarence Thomas's notable works include My Grandfather's Son.
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