| Full Name | Bennet Omalu |
| Profession | Doctor |
| Age | 55 |
| Date of Birth | September 1, 1968 |
| Birthplace | Anambra, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Height | 5' 8" (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Net Worth Total | $750,000,000 |
| Annual Earnings | Pending |
| Source of Money | Doctor |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Assets | Under review |
| Last Updated | April 2024 |
Best known for being a doctor, Bennet Omalu was born in fall (autumn) of 1968. His date of birth is September 1, 1968. He was born under Virgo zodiac sign, and belongs to Generation X. According to Chinese calendar, his year of birth, 1968, is the Year of Monkey.
He is from Anambra, Nigeria. A doctor’s profession is considered to be the noblest one, yet it is very rare to find doctors who become cult figures for their contributions to society. Bennet Omalu was such a doctor who first discovered and published his finding that playing professional football for several years causes chronic traumatic encephalopathy, aka CTE in American football players, similar to what affects the professional boxers. While he initially believed his discoveries would be well-received in the football community, his discoveries have faced resistance from the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell, as they threaten the nature of the sport.
Life & Biography
Bennet Ifeakandu Omalu is a Nigerian American physician, forensic pathologist, and neuropathologist who was the first to discover and publish findings of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in American football players while working at the Allegheny County Coroner’s Office in Pittsburgh. He later became the chief medical examiner for San Joaquin County, California, and is a professor at the University of California, Davis, Department of Medical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Bennet Omalu was born in Anambra, Nigeria on September 1, 1968. Bennet is currently fifty five years old. He is most famous for being a doctor. A prodigious student, he first enrolled at the University of Nigeria when he was only 16 years old. He spent time working as a doctor in Nigeria before moving to the United State in 1994. The story of his discovery and its subsequent publication was the basis for the movie Concussion, in which Omalu was portrayed by Will Smith. He’s served as chief medical examiner of San Joaquin County in California and has taught at UC Davis.
Bennet Omalu is a Nigerian and now naturalized American physician, who is interested in neuropathology and worked as a forensic pathologist. A book was written, and a film has been made on him.
Bennet has not been previously engaged. He has two children with his wife Prema Mutiso. He has six siblings and grew up during the Nigerian Civil War. The education details are not available at this time.
Interesting Facts
1. Bennet Omalu is a Virgo.
2. He has been alive for 20,323 days or 487,766 hours.
3. He was born in the Year of the Monkey.
4. His next birthday is in
.
5. Bennet Omalu is 5 feet 8 inches tall.
6. He was born in Generation X (1968).
7. On Bennet’s date of birth, the number one song in America was "People Got To Be Free" by The Rascals.
8. Bennet Omalu primary income source is from being a Doctor.
9. Bennet Omalu’s birth flower is Aster/Myosotis.
10. Bennet Omalu’s nickname: Bennet
11. His birthstone is Sapphire.
12. Bennet’s life path number is 7.
13. His ruling planet is Mercury.
Height, Weight & Age
As of today (April 23rd, 2024), Bennet Omalu is exactly 55 years, 7 months, and 22 days old. His next birthday is in . He is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall, and his weight is 176 lb (80 kg).
Net Worth & Salary in 2024
So how much is Bennet Omalu worth today? At the age of fifty five, the Nigerian doctor has a net worth of about $750,000,000. This roughly translates to €697,500,000 euros or £607,500,000 pounds. The net worth estimates vary because it’s difficult to forecast spending habits over the years. Bennet Omalu’s wealth comes mostly from being a successful Doctor.
What is net worth?
Net worth is the amount of assets that exceed liabilities. Assets include cash, real estate, and anything else of value. It is the value of everything you own, minus what you own. Net worth is not yearly.
How to calculate Net Worth: Assets minus Debt equals Net Worth. Net worth is basically calculated by adding anything of value and then subtracting all of the liabilities. Net worth is not yearly and it not the same as net income. Net income is what you actually bring home after taxes and payroll deductions.
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