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Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake was born January 31, 1981 (age 45). From Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Singer / songwriter / actor.

American singer

  • Tennessee
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor

Justin Timberlake was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States on January 31, 1981. Justin Timberlake is listed as a singer, songwriter and actor. That works out to 45 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Nebraska High School. Recorded honors include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (2007), Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance (2007), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2009, 2011) and 1 more.

My Take

What impresses me most about Justin Timberlake is not the trophy case but the transformation. Plenty of teen idols flame out; he reinvented himself into a credible solo artist whose music aged with him. The Memphis roots feel fitting for someone so naturally fluent in rhythm. Winning both Grammys and Emmys speaks to a rare range across singing, acting, and comedy, and his self-aware humor on television showed he never took the throne too seriously. I respect performers who turn early hype into a long, deliberate career, and he did exactly that with a lightness that makes it look effortless.

This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Justin Timberlake
Name (Japanese)
ジャスティン・ティンバーレイク
Reading
じゃすてぃん・てぃんばーれいく
Born
January 31, 1981 (age 45)
Origin
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Occupation
singer / songwriter / actor / record producer / dancer
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Aquarius / Rooster

2. Background

High school
University of Nebraska High School
University
University of Nebraska High School

Awards & achievements

  • 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
  • 2007 Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance
  • 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
  • 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
  • QQ Music Awards

4. About this entry

Tags

  • Tennessee
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Last updated

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 Justin Timberlake born?

Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981 and is 45 years old.

Where is Justin Timberlake from?

Justin Timberlake is from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

What does Justin Timberlake do?

Justin Timberlake works as singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, dancer.

Where did Justin Timberlake study?

Justin Timberlake attended University of Nebraska High School.

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