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Tom Kaulitz is credited as a guitarist, pianist and record producer. Born on September 1, 1989, Tom Kaulitz is from Leipzig, Electorate of Saxony. The age as of 2026 is 36.
My Take
Most people meet Tom Kaulitz through the guitar in Tokio Hotel, but what interests me is the craftsman hiding behind the heartthrob image. Surviving teen-idol hysteria is hard enough; doing it while quietly building real chops as a pianist, arranger, and producer is genuinely impressive. That dual instinct, the stage flash and the studio patience, is what separates a flash-in-the-pan from a lifer. I respect that he kept his hands on the actual music rather than coasting on fame. The Leipzig kid clearly has more range than the haircut ever suggested, and I find that quietly admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Kaulitz
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・カウリッツ
- Reading
- とむ・かうりっつ
- Born
- September 1, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Leipzig, Electorate of Saxony
- Occupation
- guitarist / pianist / record producer / music arranger / backing vocalist
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.tokiohotel.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tomkaulitz/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Kaulitz
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1622098
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Tom Kaulitz born?
Born September 1, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Tom Kaulitz from?
Tom Kaulitz is from Leipzig, Electorate of Saxony.
What does Tom Kaulitz do?
Tom Kaulitz works as guitarist, pianist, record producer, music arranger, backing vocalist.
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