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Mark Zuckerberg Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 May 1984

Age40 Years

BirthplaceWhite Plains, New York, U.S.

ProfessionComputer Programmer, Internet Entrepreneur

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusMarried

SpousePriscilla Chan

FamilyFather - Edward Zuckerberg; Mother - Karen; Sisters - Randi, Donna, Arielle

Net worth$172.3 billion (as of March 2024)

Mark Zuckerberg Biography

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer and internet entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Facebook. Born in White Plains, New Yor

Early life and background

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York. Raised in New York state, he attended Ardsley High School and later attended Phillips Exeter Academy before enrolling at Harvard University. He is listed as a graduate and also has an association with Mercy College. His parents are Edward and Karen Zuckerberg. He has three sisters: Randi, Donna and Arielle.

From a young age Zuckerberg showed an aptitude for computers. By age 12 he had created a messaging program that was used in his father’s dental office, and he later developed ZuckNet, an early family messaging system. His early programming talent drew attention: he received offers from major companies while still in high school, which he declined.

Career

Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook with fellow Harvard students Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes. The platform grew rapidly from its collegiate origins into a global social network, establishing him as a prominent internet entrepreneur and technology leader. His professional description is commonly given as computer programmer and internet entrepreneur.

Public profile

Physically, Zuckerberg is listed at approximately 5 feet 7 inches (171 cm) and about 70 kg (154 lbs) with hazel-grey eyes and goldish-brown hair. He is American by nationality and his zodiac sign is Taurus.

Personal life

Zuckerberg has been married to Priscilla Chan; the pair began dating in 2003 and were married on May 19, 2012. The couple have daughters named Maxima (nicknamed Max) and August. Zuckerberg’s listed hobbies include hunting and spending time with pets; he owns a Hungarian sheepdog named Beast. He has also described dietary changes in recent years, identifying as a vegetarian since 2011 and saying he would only eat meat if he had killed the animal himself.

Interests and lesser-known facts

Color and design choices have been linked to his personal experience of color vision: Zuckerberg has said that blue is the color he sees best because of red-green color blindness. He has named musicians such as Lady Gaga and Daft Punk among his favorites and enjoys Mexican and Japanese cuisine.

In addition to his long-running work with Facebook, Zuckerberg has pursued other personal interests. During the Covid-19 pandemic he developed an interest in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and, in May 2023, competed in his first tournament in Redwood City, California, where he earned gold and silver medals.

Latest updates

As of March 2024, Forbes listed Zuckerberg among the world’s wealthiest individuals. In the same period he remained publicly associated with his home in Palo Alto and with a collection of cars that has included models such as a VW Golf GTI, Acura TSX, Pagani Huayra and Honda Fit.

Career highlights

Zuckerberg became notable early in life for his programming skills, built the family messaging application ZuckNet, co-founded Facebook while at Harvard, and by his mid-20s had achieved billionaire status according to media reports. He has publicly committed to philanthropic giving, including a pledge to donate half of his wealth over his lifetime.

Public image and media

Zuckerberg’s life and the early history of Facebook were dramatized in the film The Social Network. He has maintained a visible public profile as the founder of one of the most widely used social networking platforms in the world.

Latest updates

In competitive sport, Zuckerberg recorded success at his first Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition in May 2023. Reports in 2024 noted his ranking among the wealthiest people globally, and he continues to live in the Palo Alto area with his family while remaining active in technology and philanthropy.
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Recent Work

Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament (Redwood City)

Competed in his first Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament and won gold and silver medals, representing Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu team.

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Career Highlights

  1. Co-founded Facebook with Harvard classmates Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes
  2. Built early messaging programs including a family system called ZuckNet as a child
  3. Became the youngest billionaire at age 23 according to Forbes reporting
  4. Pledged to donate half of his wealth over his lifetime
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Net Worth

$172.3 billion (as of March 2024)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mark Zuckerberg born?

14 May 1984

What is Mark Zuckerberg known for?

Computer Programmer, Internet Entrepreneur

What is Mark Zuckerberg’s marital status?

Married

Who is Mark Zuckerberg married to?

Priscilla Chan

What is Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth?

$172.3 billion (as of March 2024)