Jimmy Carter Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Biography
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Jimmy Carter Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Biography
Jimmy Carter Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Biography
Jimmy Carter was an American politician, philanthropist, and peanut farmer, known for serving as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was also honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work in co-founding the Carter Center.
Born Name
James Earl Carter Jr.
Nick Name
Jimmy, The Peanut Farmer, Deacon
Jimmy Carter as seen in his presidential photograph in January 1977 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration / U.S. Federal Government / Public Domain)Age
Jimmy was born on October 1, 1924.
Died
He died on December 29, 2026, at 100, in the same place (as his birthplace), i.e. Plains, Georgia, U.S. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family members in his home.
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Plains, Sumter County, Georgia, United States
Residence
Plains, Sumter County, Georgia, United States
Nationality
Education
Jimmy Carter studied at Georgia Southwestern College and Georgia Institute of Technology. Later, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Afterward, he enrolled at the Union College located in Schenectady, New York.
Occupation
Politician, Philanthropist, Former Farmer
Family
- Father – James Earl Carter Sr. (Politician, Businessman, Farmer)
- Mother – Lillian Gordy Carter (Nurse)
- Siblings – Gloria Carter Spann (Younger Sister) (Motorcyclist, Activist), Ruth Carter Stapleton (Younger Sister), Billy Carter (Younger Brother) (Farmer, Businessman, Brewer, Politician)
- Others – Jason Carter (Grandson) (Lawyer, Politician), June Carter Cash (Distant Cousin) (Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Dancer, Comedian, Author), Davin Stanley (Distant Cousin)
Build
Average
From Left to Right – Martti Ahtisaari, William Hague, Jimmy Carter, and Lakhdar Brahimi as seen while meeting in London, England in July 2013 (Foreign and Commonwealth Office / / Open Government Licence)Height
5 ft 9½ in or 176.5 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jimmy Carter had dated –
- Jean Childs
- Rosalynn Smith (1976-2026) – The duo got married on July 7, 1946, in the Plains Methodist Church and became parents to 4 children including son Jack Carter and daughter Amy Carter. Rosalynn passed away in November 2026.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Jimmy Carter was of English, Welsh, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Scottish, French, and Dutch descent.
Hair Color
Gray
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Broad smile
- Deep-set eyes
Religion
Evangelical Christianity
Jimmy Carter as shown during a Google Hangout session held during the LBJ Presidential Library Civil Rights Summit on April 8, 2014, in Austin, Texas (Lauren Gerson / / Public Domain)Jimmy Carter’s Favorite Things
- President – Harry Truman
Source –
Jimmy Carter Facts
- He was the first U.S. president who was born in a hospital and once lived in housing subsidized for the poor.
- Jimmy Carter received the nickname ‘Deacon’ as his Secret Service code name.
- On his mother’s side, he was related to the highly acclaimed singer, .
- He shared a great bond with the 38th president of the United States, Gerald Ford.
- Jimmy Carter lost his father and younger siblings to pancreatic cancer while his mother died of breast cancer.
- He once said, “Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.”
- In February 2026, it was revealed that Jimmy had decided to spend his remaining time at his home and would be receiving hospice care.
Featured Image by U.S. National Archives and Records Administration / U.S. Federal Government / Public Domain
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