Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Occupations
Computer scientist, Entrepreneur, Investor, Programmer
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Height
177 cm (5'10")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Melinda Gates (1994-2021)
Children
3 children: Jennifer Katherine Gates, Phoebe Adele Gates, Rory John Gates
Parents
Bill Gates Sr., Mary Maxwell Gates
Residences
Bill Gates's house
Education
Harvard College, Lakeside School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Haimarīks)
Popularity
Tier S -- 278,473 Wikipedia views/month
Net Worth
$89.8 billion
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Julia Roberts →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 45
Year context
Born in 1955 -- Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1955 →
Zodiac
Year of the Goat, sign of Scorpio
DROPTHE GOOD_
72
Legendary
out of 100
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Human Impact
100
Innovation
100
Giving
18
Sustainability
60
Cultural Uplift
22
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (20)
B
American Library Association Honorary Membership
WON
B
Bambi Award
WON
B
Bintang Jasa Utama
WON
B
Bower Award for Business Leadership
WON
Biography
William Henry Gates III is an American businessman and philanthropist. A pioneer of the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, he co-founded the software company Microsoft in 1975 with his childhood friend Paul Allen. Gates became the world's then-youngest billionaire in 1987, at age 31. This followed Microsoft's initial public offering in the previous year and subsequent stock increase. Forbes magazine ranked him as the world's wealthiest person for 18 out of 24 years between 1995 and 2017, including 13 years consecutively from 1995 to 2007. Gates became the first centibillionaire in 1999, when his net worth briefly surpassed US$100 billion. According to Forbes, as of May 2025, his net worth stood at US$115.1 billion, making him the thirteenth-richest individual in the world.
Connections (12)
Owned by
Berkshire Hathaway
Sibling of
Kristianne Gates
Sibling of
Libby Gates MacPhee
Founded
Microsoft
Founded by
Microsoft
Founded by
Xbox Game Studios
Spouse of
Melinda Gates
Child of
Bill Gates Sr.
Child of
Mary Maxwell Gates
Parent of
Rory John Gates
Parent of
Phoebe Adele Gates
Parent of
Jennifer Katherine Gates
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Bill Gates?
Bill Gates is 70 years old, born on .
Where was Bill Gates born?
Bill Gates was born in Seattle.
What movies or shows has Bill Gates been in?
Bill Gates has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates (2019), Revolution OS (2001).
Where can I find more information about Bill Gates?
You can find more about Bill Gates on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
What is Bill Gates's net worth?
Bill Gates's estimated net worth is $89.8 billion. This figure is based on publicly available estimates and may vary across sources.
