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How Old is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
President of Ukraine — live age, birthday and a short biography.
48 years old
Born January 25, 1978 · 48 years, 8 months, 8 days
Quick biography
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. He earned a law degree from Kryvyi Rih State University but pursued a career in entertainment rather than practicing law.
He became a well-known comedian and actor, co-founding the production company Kvartal 95. From 2015 to 2019 he starred in the popular television series Servant of the People, in which he played a schoolteacher who unexpectedly becomes president of Ukraine.
Career highlights
- ✦2003 — Co-founds the Kvartal 95 production company.
- ✦2015 — Stars in the TV series Servant of the People.
- ✦2019 — Elected president of Ukraine.
- ✦2022 — Addresses world parliaments during the war with Russia.
- ✦2023 — Named among the world’s most influential people by TIME.
Personal life in brief
Zelenskyy is married to Olena Zelenska, with whom he has two children, and he began his public life as one of Ukraine’s most popular comedy performers.
Legacy & influence
Zelenskyy entered real politics in 2018 with a new political party named after the TV show and won the 2019 presidential election in a landslide. Since 2022 he has led Ukraine during the war with Russia, addressing parliaments and international bodies around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was born on January 25, 1978. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was Volodymyr Zelenskyy born?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.
What is Volodymyr Zelenskyy best known for?
He is best known as the president of Ukraine, a role he has held since his election victory in 2019.
What did Volodymyr Zelenskyy do before becoming president?
He was a comedian, actor and television producer, best known for starring in the TV series Servant of the People from 2015 to 2019.
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