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Ron Klain is listed as a lawyer, civil servant and lobbyist. Born on August 8, 1961, Ron Klain is from Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. That works out to 65 years old in 2026. Education on record includes North Central High School and Georgetown University. Listed accolades include Time 100 (2021).
My Take
Ron Klain is the rare political figure I find compelling precisely because he avoided the spotlight. As chief of staff to two vice presidents and then to a sitting president, he mastered the unglamorous art of making an administration actually function, from elections to the pandemic response. I respect operators like this far more than the loud faces out front. That Georgetown-trained lawyer from Indianapolis spent decades quietly steering the machinery of power, and his 2021 Time 100 nod felt earned. To me he embodies the truth that the most influential person in the room is often the one beside the principal, not in front of the cameras.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ron Klain
- Name (Japanese)
- ロン・クレイン
- Reading
- ろん・くれいん
- Born
- August 8, 1961 (age 65)
- Origin
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Occupation
- lawyer / civil servant / lobbyist / jurist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
2. Background
- High school
- North Central High School
- University
- Georgetown University
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Time 100
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- 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 Ron Klain born?
Ron Klain was born on August 8, 1961 and is 65 years old.
Where is Ron Klain from?
Ron Klain is from Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
What does Ron Klain do?
Ron Klain works as lawyer, civil servant, lobbyist, jurist.
Where did Ron Klain study?
Ron Klain attended Georgetown University.
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