deadmau5: quick facts
Sourced, updated Sep 2026- Real name
- Joel Thomas Zimmerman
- Born
- January 5, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birthplace
- Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Based in
- Ontario, Canada
- Genres
- Progressive house, Electro house, Techno
- Labels
- mau5trap (founder)
- Active since
- 1998
Essential tracks
- I Remember (with Kaskade)2008
- Ghosts 'n' Stuff (feat. Rob Swire)2009
- Strobe2009
- Raise Your Weapon (feat. Greta Svabo Bech)2010
- The Veldt (feat. Chris James)2012
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about deadmau5
Where is deadmau5 from?
deadmau5 is from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Nationality: Canadian. Today deadmau5 is based in Ontario, Canada.
How old is deadmau5?
deadmau5 is 45 years old, born on January 5, 1981.
What is deadmau5's real name?
deadmau5's real name is Joel Thomas Zimmerman.
What kind of music does deadmau5 play?
deadmau5 plays progressive house, electro house and techno.
Does deadmau5 have a record label?
Yes. deadmau5 founded mau5trap.
What are deadmau5's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "I Remember (with Kaskade)" (2008), "Ghosts 'n' Stuff (feat. Rob Swire)" (2009) and "Strobe" (2009).
When is deadmau5's next festival show?
deadmau5 is on the lineup of EDC Colombia (Medellin, Colombia) 2026, starting October 10, 2026.
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