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Marcus Luttrell, born on November 7, 1975 in Houston, Texas, United States, is a United States Navy SEALs. That puts Marcus Luttrell at 50 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Sam Houston State University. Recorded honors include Purple Heart, Navy Cross (2007), Bronze Star Medal and 5 more. Credited works include Lone Survivor.
My Take
Marcus Luttrell commands a respect that has nothing to do with showbusiness. A Navy SEAL from Houston, Texas, he was the lone survivor of Operation Red Wings in 2005, losing his teammates and carrying that weight ever since. The Navy Cross and Purple Heart on his record are not trophies but markers of unimaginable loss and endurance. What I find most remarkable is his decision to turn that survival into testimony, telling the story so the fallen would not be forgotten. There is a gravity to a man who lives out the responsibility of having made it home, and it humbles me every time.
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)
- Marcus Luttrell
- Name (Japanese)
- マーカス・ラトレル
- Reading
- まーかす・らとれる
- Born
- November 7, 1975 (age 50)
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- United States Navy SEALs
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- Sam Houston State University
Awards & achievements
- Purple Heart
- 2007 Navy Cross
- Bronze Star Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Presidential Unit Citation
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Lone Survivor |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://marcusluttrell.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/MarcusLuttrell
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus%20Luttrell
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3290284
5. About this entry
Tags
- 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 Marcus Luttrell born?
Born November 7, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Marcus Luttrell from?
Marcus Luttrell is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Marcus Luttrell do?
Marcus Luttrell works as United States Navy SEALs.
What is Marcus Luttrell known for?
Notable works include Lone Survivor.