Charles Barkley is a former American professional basketball player who is a television analyst on TNT and CBS Sports.
Charles Barkley Wiki/Bio
| Real Name | Charles Wade Barkley |
| Nickname | Charles Barkley |
| Profession | Former basketball player |
| Date of Birth | 20 February 1963 |
| Age | 62 years, as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | Leeds, Alabama, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Leeds, Alabama, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Leeds High School |
| College | Auburn University |
| Education Qualification | Major in business management |
Charles Barkley Age
Former basketball player Charles Barkley was born on 20 February 1963 in Leeds, Alabama, United States. He is 62 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Charles Barkley Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Maureen Blumhardt |
| Spouse/Wife | Maureen Blumhardt |
| Children | Daughter – Christiana Son – None |
Charles Barkley Family
| Father’s Name | Update soon |
| Mother’s Name | Charcey Glenn (died in 2015) |
| Brother’s Name | John Glenn (half-brother) Rennie (died in infancy) |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | High School – Leeds High School College – Auburn University (1981-1984) NBA draft – 1984 NBA draft, 1st round, 5th pick by Philadelphia 76ers |
| Awards | 1992 Barcelona Olympic – Gold 1996 Atlanta Olympic – Gold 1992 FIBA Americas Championship – Gold |
Charles Barkley Awards, Highlights –
- NBA Most Valuable Player – 1993
- 11x NBA All-Star – 1987 to 1997
- NBA All-Star Game MVP – 1991
- 5x All-NBA First Team – 1988, 1991, 1993
- 5x All-NBA Second Team – 1986 to 1995
- All-NBA Third Team – 1996
- NBA All-Rookie First Team – 1985
- NBA rebounding leader – 1987
- NBA anniversary team – 50th, 75th
- No. 34 was retired by Philadelphia 76ers
- No. 34 was retired by Phoenix Suns
- Third –team All-American – NABC 1984
- SEC Player of the year – 1984
- First –team All-SEC – 1984
- Second –Team All-SEC – 1982, 1983
- SEC tournament MVP – 1984
- No. 34 retired by Auburn Tigers
Charles Barkley’s Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 198 cm In meters – 1.98 m In feet & inches – 6’ 6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 114 kg In pounds – 252 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Charles Barkley Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $80 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $21 Million + |
| Salary (approx) | $21 million (as of 2025) |
| Income Source | Contracts, salary, endorsement, business, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Charles Barkley
- Charles Barkley was born and grew up in Leeds, Alabama, 17 Miles east of Birmingham.
- He was the first black baby at a segregated, all-white town hospital and was in the first group of black students at his elementary school.
- His parents divorced when he was young after his father abandoned the family, which included younger brother Darryl.
- His mother remarried, and they had a son, John Glenn, and another one, Rennie, who died in infancy.
- Barkley attended Leeds High School and got a major in business management from Auburn University.
- Charles Barkley played collegiate basketball for the Auburn Tigers for three seasons.
- During his college career, he played the center position, despite being shorter than the average center.
- He was one of the 74 college players invited to the spring tryouts for the 1984 U.S. Olympic team coached by Bob Knight.
- Before his final year at Auburn, he made himself eligible for the 1984 NBA draft.
- From 2002 to 2003, Barkley hosted a sports and general topics talk show with guests on TNT called Listen Up!.
- In the fall of 2023, he would begin co-hosting a news discussion program called King Charles alongside Gayle King on CNN.
- His wife, Maureen Blumhardt, is an honorary member of the Phoenix-based organization, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.
- He was considered running as a Republican candidate for Alabama’s governorship in the 1988 election.
- He and Julius Erving became two of the greatest Philadelphia 76ers of all time.
FAQ:
Where did Charles Barkley go to college?
Auburn University from 1981 to 1986
Does Charles Barkley have a degree?
He has not graduated.
What is Charles Barkley’s net worth?
Approx – $80 million, as of 2025
Who is Charles Barkley’s wife?
Charles Barkley married Maureen Blumharft in 1988.
How old is Charles Barkley?
62 years, as of 2025