Athlete
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest the year he turned 19, and won his first NBA Championship the year he turned 22.
Kobe Bryant was born in 1978 and lived to age 41. Anyone born before 1978 is older than Kobe. Anyone over 41 is older than Kobe ever was.
Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died on January 26, 2020 at the age of 41. Kobe would be 48 years old today.
Kobe Bryant would be 48 years old in 2026 and would have turned 48 on August 23, 2026. Kobe Bryant's age in every year ↓
Born
August 23, 1978
Died
January 26, 2020
World pop. at birth
~4.3B
Kobe's age at death
41
Your age
20
Are you older than Kobe Bryant?
No — Kobe Bryant was born in 1978. You were born in 2006, making you 28 years younger. Kobe lived to age 41. You are currently 20, so you are not yet older than Kobe was when he died.
At your age (20), Kobe had already won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest (the year he turned 19), but hadn't yet won his first NBA Championship (the year he turned 22).
Are you older than them?
oldest → youngest
Sean Astin
Age 55
Noah Wyle
Age 55
Tupac Shakur
Lived to 25
Elon Musk
Age 55
Snoop Dogg
Age 54
Christina Applegate
Age 54
Shaquille O'Neal
Age 54
Dwayne Johnson
Age 54
Sofía Vergara
Age 54
Gwyneth Paltrow
Age 54
Eminem
Age 54
Larry Page
Age 53
Pharrell Williams
Age 53
Sergey Brin
Age 53
Kristen Wiig
Age 53
Christian Bale
Age 52
Derek Jeter
Age 52
Jimmy Fallon
Age 52
Leonardo DiCaprio
Age 51
Bradley Cooper
Age 51
Drew Barrymore
Age 51
David Beckham
Age 51
Angelina Jolie
Age 51
Tiger Woods
Age 50
Ali Larter
Age 50
Reese Witherspoon
Age 50
Keri Russell
Age 50
Sterling K. Brown
Age 50
Alexander Skarsgård
Age 50
Ryan Reynolds
Age 49
Jack Dorsey
Age 49
Kanye West
Age 49
Tom Brady
Age 49
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Age 48
Ashton Kutcher
Age 48
Kobe Bryant
Lived to 41
Adam Levine
Age 47
Claire Danes
Age 47
Kate Hudson
Age 47
Mindy Kaling
Age 47
Kristen Bell
Age 46
Nick Cannon
Age 46
Kim Kardashian
Age 45
Ryan Gosling
Age 45
Justin Timberlake
Age 45
Roger Federer
Age 45
Beyoncé
Age 45
Serena Williams
Age 45
Kate Middleton
Age 44
Prince William
Age 44
Priyanka Chopra
Age 44
Anne Hathaway
Age 43
Carrie Underwood
Age 43
Chris Hemsworth
Age 43
Amy Winehouse
Lived to 27
Mark Zuckerberg
Age 42
Kelly Osbourne
Age 41
Scarlett Johansson
Age 41
LeBron James
Age 41
Cristiano Ronaldo
Age 41
Michael Phelps
Age 41
Bruno Mars
Age 41
Lady Gaga
Age 40
Lindsay Lohan
Age 40
Usain Bolt
Age 40
Michael B. Jordan
Age 39
Kesha
Age 39
Lionel Messi
Age 39
Rihanna
Age 38
Jesse Plemons
Age 38
Adele
Age 38
Kobe's age vs family
Kobe's Life Timeline
Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of three children in a family that valued sports, with his father being a former professional basketball player. Kobe showed exceptional talent in basketball from a young age, leading him to skip college and enter the NBA directly after high school, where he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Read more
Throughout his illustrious career, Kobe Bryant achieved numerous milestones. He was 18 years old when he made his NBA debut in 1996, becoming the youngest player to play in an NBA game. Over the next two decades, he won five NBA championships with the Lakers, was named NBA Finals MVP twice, and earned 18 All-Star selections. In 2008, he won the NBA Most Valuable Player award, solidifying his status as one of the league's greatest players.
Kobe Bryant's legacy extends beyond his on-court achievements. He was known for his relentless work ethic, famously termed the 'Mamba Mentality,' which inspired countless athletes. Tragically, he died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, at the age of 41, leaving behind a profound impact on the sport and the world. His contributions to basketball and his philanthropic efforts continue to be celebrated and remembered by fans and players alike.
Made his NBA debut
Kobe Bryant was 18 years old when he made his NBA debut on November 3, 1996, becoming the youngest player to play in an NBA game. This marked the beginning of a legendary career that would redefine the sport.
Kobe Bryant turned 18 in 1996, the year he made his NBA debut. Are you older than Kobe was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Kobe Bryant was 19 years old when he won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1997. This victory showcased his athleticism and creativity, earning him national recognition and establishing him as a rising star in the league.
Kobe Bryant turned 19 in 1997, the year he won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Are you older than Kobe was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won his first NBA Championship
Kobe Bryant was 22 years old when he won his first NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000. This victory marked the beginning of a dominant era for the Lakers and solidified Kobe's status as a key player.
Kobe Bryant turned 22 in 2000, the year he won his first NBA Championship. Are you older than Kobe was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won his second NBA Championship
Kobe Bryant was 23 years old when he won his second NBA Championship in 2001. His performance throughout the playoffs was instrumental in leading the Lakers to victory, further establishing his legacy.
Kobe Bryant turned 23 in 2001, the year he won his second NBA Championship. Are you older than Kobe was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Scored 81 points in a single game
Kobe Bryant was 25 years old when he scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006. This remarkable achievement is the second-highest single-game scoring performance in NBA history.
Kobe Bryant turned 25 in 2003, the year he scored 81 points in a single game. Are you older than Kobe was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the NBA Most Valuable Player award
Kobe Bryant was 30 years old when he won the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 2008. This recognition highlighted his exceptional skills and contributions to the game during that season.
Kobe Bryant turned 30 in 2008, the year he won the NBA Most Valuable Player award. Are you older than Kobe was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won his fifth NBA Championship
Kobe Bryant was 32 years old when he won his fifth NBA Championship in 2010. This victory further cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Kobe Bryant turned 32 in 2010, the year he won his fifth NBA Championship. Are you older than Kobe was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Died in a helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant was 41 years old when he tragically died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. His untimely death shocked the world and left a lasting impact on the sports community.
Kobe Bryant was 41 in 2020, the year he died in a helicopter crash. Are you older than Kobe was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Kobe Bryant in each year?
- 2026
- Kobe Bryant would be 48 years old in 2026 and would have turned 48 on August 23, 2026.
- 1997
- Kobe Bryant was 18 at the start of 1997 and turned 19 on August 23, 1997. That year, he won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
- 2000
- Kobe Bryant was 21 at the start of 2000 and turned 22 on August 23, 2000. That year, he won his first NBA Championship.
- 2001
- Kobe Bryant was 22 at the start of 2001 and turned 23 on August 23, 2001. That year, he won his second NBA Championship.
- 2003
- Kobe Bryant was 24 at the start of 2003 and turned 25 on August 23, 2003. That year, he scored 81 points in a single game.
- 2008
- Kobe Bryant was 29 at the start of 2008 and turned 30 on August 23, 2008. That year, he won the NBA Most Valuable Player award.
- 2010
- Kobe Bryant was 31 at the start of 2010 and turned 32 on August 23, 2010. That year, he won his fifth NBA Championship.
Kobe Bryant's age in every year
Ages change on August 23: the first number is before that birthday, the second after it.
- 19780 years old
- 19790 → 1 years old
- 19801 → 2 years old
- 19812 → 3 years old
- 19823 → 4 years old
- 19834 → 5 years old
- 19845 → 6 years old
- 19856 → 7 years old
- 19867 → 8 years old
- 19878 → 9 years old
- 19889 → 10 years old
- 198910 → 11 years old
- 199011 → 12 years old
- 199112 → 13 years old
- 199213 → 14 years old
- 199314 → 15 years old
- 199415 → 16 years old
- 199516 → 17 years old
- 199617 → 18 years old
- 199718 → 19 years old
- 199819 → 20 years old
- 199920 → 21 years old
- 200021 → 22 years old
- 200122 → 23 years old
- 200223 → 24 years old
- 200324 → 25 years old
- 200425 → 26 years old
- 200526 → 27 years old
- 200627 → 28 years old
- 200728 → 29 years old
- 200829 → 30 years old
- 200930 → 31 years old
- 201031 → 32 years old
- 201132 → 33 years old
- 201233 → 34 years old
- 201334 → 35 years old
- 201435 → 36 years old
- 201536 → 37 years old
- 201637 → 38 years old
- 201738 → 39 years old
- 201839 → 40 years old
- 201940 → 41 years old
- 202041 years old
