As per our current Database, Colin Powell is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Colin Powell is 87 years, 7 months and 16 days old. Colin Powell will celebrate 88rd birthday on a Saturday 5th of April 2025. Below we countdown to Colin Powell upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Colin Powell |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 5, 1937 (New York City, NY) |
| Birthday | April 5 |
| Town/City | New York City, NY |
| Nationality | NY |
Colin Powell’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Colin Powell was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Four-star general who was the first African American Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He famously broke from his party to endorse Barack Obama in 2008.
He worked at a baby furniture store before joining the Army and serving in the Vietnam War.
He became, at the age of 49, Ronald Reagan's National Security Advisor in the aftermath of the Iran Contra scandal.
His son is the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Michael Powell. He married Alma Powell in 1962 and he has two daughters named Linda and Ann Marie.
He served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush.
