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Sinbad is listed as a film producer, television actor and film actor. Born on November 10, 1956, Sinbad is from Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. The age as of 2026 is 69. Schooling on record includes Benton Harbor High School and University of Denver.
My Take
What strikes me about Sinbad is how thoroughly a family-friendly comic he was in an era that rewarded edgier acts. I grew up associating him with A Different World and his own short-lived sitcom, and I always respected that he built a clean stand-up brand on sheer energy rather than shock. The fact that he came out of Benton Harbor and the University of Denver, then carved a real lane on HBO specials, says a lot about his work ethic. He never had the biggest box-office hits, but his warmth made him feel like someone you'd actually want at a cookout.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sinbad
- Name (Japanese)
- シンバッド
- Reading
- しんばっど
- Born
- November 10, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
- Origin
- Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / television actor / film actor / voice actor / television producer
2. Background
- High school
- Benton Harbor High School
- University
- University of Denver
3. Links
4. 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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sinbad born?
Born November 10, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Sinbad from?
Sinbad is from Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States.
What does Sinbad do?
Sinbad works as film producer, television actor, film actor, voice actor, television producer.
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