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My Take
Jonny Kim is the kind of person who makes you feel like you've completely wasted your life, and I mean that as the highest possible compliment. This guy grew up in LA, enlisted in the Navy right out of high school, became a Navy SEAL, ran more than 100 combat missions in the Middle East, earned a Silver Star and a Bronze Star for his service, then decided — sure, why not — to get a medical degree at Harvard and become a doctor. And then NASA came calling and he became an astronaut. He is legitimately one of the most decorated and multi-talented Americans of his generation, and he carries it all with a quiet, almost disarming humility that makes the whole thing even more impressive. Absolute legend.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jonny Kim
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョニー・キム
- Reading
- じょにー・きむ
- Born
- February 5, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- astronaut / physician / naval surgeon / naval officer
2. Background
- High school
- Santa Monica High School
- University
- University of San Diego
Awards & achievements
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star Medal
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Commendation Medal
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jonny Kim born?
Born February 5, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Jonny Kim from?
Jonny Kim is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Jonny Kim do?
Jonny Kim works as astronaut, physician, naval surgeon, naval officer.
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7. 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.