Date of birth: February 6, 1945
Date of death: May 11, 1981 (Age 36)
Full name: Robert Nesta Marley
Born Place: Nine Miles, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
Height: 5’6.75’’ (169.5 cm)
Weight: 71 kg (156 pounds)
Shoe size: 10.6 US
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Robert Nesta Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica, and died on May 11, 1981. He grew up between rural Saint Ann Parish and Kingston, where he began recording and performing with the musicians who formed the Wailers.
With Bob Marley and the Wailers, he brought reggae to a worldwide audience through songs including “One Love,” “No Woman, No Cry,” “Redemption Song” and “Get Up, Stand Up.” His albums Exodus, Kaya and Legend remain central to reggae history.
The previous copy used sentimental language and treated body measurements as a personal success formula. Those unsupported lifestyle claims were removed while his music, Jamaican background and lasting cultural influence were expanded.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
