Barry Manilow was born on June 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York. Given that today is October 16, 2025, he is currently 82 years old. He is an American pop singer and songwriter known for his romantic ballads and has had a successful career spanning several decades. Manilow's birth name was Barry Alan Pincus, and he later took his mother's maiden name, Manilow. His career highlights include hits like "Mandy," "Could It Be Magic," and "Copacabana".