Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Susan Acevento (1968-1970), Pegi Young (1978-2014), Daryl Hannah (2018)
Children
3 children
Parents
Scott Young
Residences
Omemee, Pickering, Toronto, Winnipeg
Education
Kelvin High School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Proto-Celtic (*beru)
Popularity
Tier A -- 162,857 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Year context
Born in 1945 -- WWII ends; atomic bombs dropped on Japan; UN founded; Franklin D. Roosevelt / Harry S. Truman was US president
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Career
Career spanning 37 years (1974-2011)
Zodiac
Year of the Rooster, sign of Scorpio
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Sustainability
92
Cultural Uplift
42
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Filmography (14)
AWARDS (7)
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Grammy Award for Best Rock Song
2010
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Grammy Award for Best Rock Song
2010
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Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
2009
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Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
2009
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Biography
Neil Percival Young is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter. Son of journalist, sportswriter, and novelist Scott Young, Neil embarked on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s. Young moved to Los Angeles, forming the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield. Since the beginning of his solo career, often backed by the band Crazy Horse, he released critically acclaimed albums such as Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (1969), After the Gold Rush (1970), Harvest (1972), On the Beach (1974), and Rust Never Sleeps (1979). He was also a part-time member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with whom he recorded the chart-topping 1970 album Déjà Vu.
Connections (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Neil Young?
Neil Young is 80 years old, born on .
Where was Neil Young born?
Neil Young was born in Toronto.
What movies or shows has Neil Young been in?
Neil Young has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include Neil Young Journeys (2012), The Union (2011), Neil Young Trunk Show (2009), CSNY/Déjà Vu (2008), Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006).
Where can I find more information about Neil Young?
You can find more about Neil Young on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
