Jeff Bezos is an American business tycoon who is best known for being the founder and CEO of Amazon, a multinational technology company.
Jeff Bezos Biography
| Real Name | Jeffrey Preston Jergensen |
| Nickname | Jeff Bezos |
| Profession | Technology and Retail Entrepreneur, Investor, and Philanthropist |
| Date of Birth | 12 January, 1964 (Sunday) |
| Age | 61 years (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | River Oaks Elementary School, Houston, Texas Miami Palmetto High School, Florida, |
| College | Princeton University, New Jersey |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Science |
Jeff Bezos Age
Jeff Bezos was born on January 12, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. As of 2025, he is 61 years old, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Jeff Bezos’ Girlfriend
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | MacKenzie S. Tuttel (1992 – 2019) Lauren Sanchez (2018 – present) |
| Spouse/Wife | MacKenzie Bezos (1993) |
| Children | Son – 3 Daughter – 1 (Adopted from China) |
Jeff Bezos Family
| Father’s Name | Ted Jorgensen Miguel Mike Bezos (step) |
| Mother’s Name | Jacklyn Bezos |
| Brother’s Name | Mark Bezos |
| Sister’s Name | Christina Bezos |
| Wife/Spouse | Mackenzie Bezos (1993-2019) |
Career
| Debut | While in high school, he started his first business venture, The Dream Institute. In 1995, he founded Amazon.com |
| Awards | 1982 – Silver Knight Award 1999 – Time Person Of the Year |
Jeff Bezos Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 173 cm In meters – 1.73 m In feet & inches – 5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 68 kg In pounds – 150 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blight Brown |
| Hair Colour | Gray (semi Bald) |
Jeff Bezos Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $245 Billion (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $80,000 (annual) |
| Income Source | Business, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Jeff Bezos
- When Jeff was born, his mother was just 17 years old and was still in high school.
- Jeff’s parents, Jacklyn and Ted, separated just after a year of their marriage.
- When Jeff was just four years old, his mother Jecklyn got married to Miguel Bezos, a Cuban who immigrated to the U.S. alone at the age of 15.
- After his mother’s second marriage, the family moved to Huston where Jeff spent most of his childhood and developed a close bond with his grandfather.
- During his childhood, he developed an interest in computers from his grandfather.
- From a young age, Jeff started displaying technological proficiencies and scientific interests.
- The young Jeff was always inventing something-hovercraft, a solar cooker, a robot, an electric alarm, etc.
- He was considered a brilliant student at his school and was his high school’s valedictorian.
- His first job was with Fitel, a startup telecom company. He worked there for two years.
- While working at D.E. Shaw, he fell in love with Mackenzie Sheri Tuttle who was his colleague.
- In 1994, he quit his job at D.E. Shaw to start Amazon.co. Jeff rented a house and started working from his garage with his first employer, Shel Kaphan.
- In 1999, Jeff Bezos was named “Time Person of the Year.”
- In 2003, he almost encountered a fatal accident; when he had a helicopter accident that gave him minor head lacerations.
- In 2013, he made headlines when he bought the Washington Post for $250 million.
- He made a surprise cameo in the 2016 film ‘Star Trek Beyond.’
- In 2018, he was listed first on the Forbes list of the world’s Billionaires.
- He is the first person in modern history to accumulate a fortune of over $100 Billion.
- Jeff is Known for his weird food habits. He was once spotted eating a cooked cockroach.
FAQ:
How old is Jeff Bezos?
61 years (as of 2025)
What is Jeff Bezos’ salary?
He decided to keep his salary at over $80,000 at Amazon for 20 years.
Who is Jeff Bezos’s ex-wife?
Mackenzie Scott (1993 – 2019)