Who Was Alive

Were Elton John and Barack Obama alive at the same time?

Yes. Elton John and Barack Obama were alive at the same time for 65 years, from 1961 to today.

Elton John was 14 when Barack Obama was born.

Elton John

British singer, songwriter and musician

Born 25 March 1947 · living, 79 as of September 2026

Barack Obama

44th President of the United States

Born 4 August 1961 · living, 65 as of September 2026

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Elton John and Barack Obama in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries. Drag across to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.