Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Wendy Weissberg (1968-1968), Suchi Asano (1984-1999), Nina Alu (2008)
Children
1 child: Eric Benson
Education
Pioneer High School, University of Michigan
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
Tier A -- 125,313 Wikipedia views/month
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James McAvoy →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 45
Year context
Born in 1947 -- India gains independence; Cold War begins; Marshall Plan; Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1947 →
Career
Career spanning 20 years (1993-2013)
Zodiac
Year of the Pig, sign of Taurus
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9
Recognized
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0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
50
Cultural Uplift
40
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Filmography (11)
AWARDS (4)
B
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
WON
B
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
WON
B
Officer of Arts and Letters
WON
B
Polar Music Prize
WON
Biography
James Newell Osterberg Jr., known professionally as Iggy Pop, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor who was the lead vocalist of the proto-punk band the Stooges. Regarded as the "Godfather of Punk", he is noted for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics, poetic lyrics, and unique voice. He was named one of the 50 Great Voices by NPR, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Stooges in 2010, and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020 for his solo career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Iggy Pop?
Iggy Pop is 79 years old, born on .
Where was Iggy Pop born?
Iggy Pop was born in Muskegon.
What movies or shows has Iggy Pop been in?
Iggy Pop has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include To Stay Alive: A Method (2016), Les gamins (2013), Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013), L'étoile du jour (2012), Punk's Not Dead (2007).
Where can I find more information about Iggy Pop?
You can find more about Iggy Pop on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
