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How Old is Warren Buffett?
Investor, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway — live age, birthday and a short biography.
96 years old
Born August 30, 1930 · 96 years, 1 months, 3 days
Quick biography
Warren Buffett was born on August 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. He bought his first stock at the age of 11 and later studied under the investor Benjamin Graham at Columbia Business School, whose value-investing ideas shaped his entire career.
In 1965 Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway, then a struggling textile company, and turned it into a holding company owning dozens of businesses, from the insurer GEICO to the BNSF railway. Known as the “Oracle of Omaha” for his long-term investing record, he has pledged to give away the bulk of his fortune to philanthropy.
Before Berkshire, Buffett ran a series of investment partnerships in the 1950s and 60s that compounded at extraordinary rates, and his long partnership with vice-chairman Charlie Munger shaped Berkshire’s philosophy of buying wonderful businesses at fair prices. Famous holdings have included Coca-Cola and, in recent years, Apple — which grew into Berkshire’s largest stock position. His folksy annual shareholder letters are read by investors worldwide.
Career highlights
- ✦1941 — Buys his first stock at age 11.
- ✦1965 — Takes control of Berkshire Hathaway.
- ✦2010 — Joins Bill Gates in launching the Giving Pledge for billionaires.
- ✦Decades ranked among the world’s richest people.
- ✦Still lives in the Omaha house he bought in 1958.
- ✦1950s–60s — Runs investment partnerships with exceptional returns.
- ✦Long-time major shareholder of Coca-Cola; Apple later becomes Berkshire’s biggest holding.
Personal life in brief
Buffett is famous for his frugality — he still lives in the modest Omaha home he bought in 1958 and is known for his love of a simple breakfast routine. His annual shareholder meeting in Omaha draws tens of thousands of attendees and is nicknamed “Woodstock for capitalists”.
Legacy & influence
Buffett’s track record over six decades made him the benchmark against which all investors are measured, and his annual letters are treated as an investing education in themselves. His decision to give away nearly all of his fortune may ultimately be his most influential act.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Warren Buffett?
Warren Buffett was born on August 30, 1930. 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 Warren Buffett born?
Warren Buffett was born on August 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska.
What is Warren Buffett best known for?
He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and one of history’s most successful long-term investors, nicknamed the “Oracle of Omaha”.
Where does Warren Buffett live?
Buffett still lives in Omaha, Nebraska, in the same modest house he bought in 1958.
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