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Born on July 16, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States, Jimmy Johnson is a television presenter, American football coach and American football player. As of 2026, Jimmy Johnson is 83 years old. Schooling on record includes Memorial High School.
My Take
Jimmy Johnson strikes me as a born competitor who reinvented himself with unusual success. From Port Arthur, Texas, he went from player to coach, leading teams for a decade in college and nine seasons in the NFL before pivoting into broadcasting, hosting, and even reality television. I find that second act telling: the leadership and competitive instincts he honed on the sideline translated cleanly to the screen, which is rarer than people assume. There is a warm, plainspoken Texas charisma to him that wears well over time. Anyone who can command respect in two entirely different arenas has my honest admiration.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jimmy Johnson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジミー・ジョンソン
- Reading
- じみー・じょんそん
- Born
- July 16, 1943 (age 83)
- Origin
- Port Arthur, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- television presenter / American football coach / American football player / reality television participant
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Memorial High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
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 Jimmy Johnson born?
Born July 16, 1943 (age 83).
Where is Jimmy Johnson from?
Jimmy Johnson is from Port Arthur, Texas, United States.
What does Jimmy Johnson do?
Jimmy Johnson works as television presenter, American football coach, American football player, reality television participant.
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