James Dyson is a British business executive best known for playing Inventor in Ballbarrow.
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Best Known For:Ballbarrow
Breakthrough:Developed the Ballbarrow in 1974
10 Quick Facts About James Dyson
- Full Name: James Dyson
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Ballbarrow
- Date of Birth: May 2, 1947
- Age: 79 years old
- Place of Birth: Cromer, Norfolk, England
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deirdre Dyson
- Net Worth: $100,000-$15,000,000 (Estimated range)
James Dyson Age
James Dyson is about 79 years old as of 2026. James Dyson was born in 1947.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Gresham's School, Byam Shaw School of Art, and other institutions.
- Gresham's School
- Byam Shaw School of Art
- Field of Study: Art
- Period: 1965–1966
- Royal College of Art
- Field of Study: Architectural Design
- Period: 1966–1970
Career & Work
James Dyson's career includes business leadership roles with Dyson and Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology.
Organization: Dyson
Role: Founder and Chairman
Period: 1993–Present
Details: United Kingdom · Founded and chairs the technology and engineering company.
Organization: Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology
Role: Founder
Period: 2017–
Details: Malmesbury, United Kingdom · Established an institute combining engineering education with salaried industrial work.
Organization: Royal College of Art
Role: Provost
Period: 2011–2017
Details: London, United Kingdom · Served in a senior academic leadership position at his former college.
Organization: Dyson Farming
Role: Founder
Period: 2013–
Details: United Kingdom · Established an agricultural enterprise using engineering and technology to improve food production.
Organization: James Dyson Foundation
Role: Founder
Period: 2002–
Details: United Kingdom · Established a foundation supporting engineering and science education.
Role: Inventor and industrial designer
Period: 1970s–
Details: United Kingdom
Rise to Fame
James Dyson rose to prominence for his role for the book Against the Odds.
Notable Works
Notable works include Against the Odds, A History of Great Inventions, and Genius of Britain.
Television
- TV Show: Genius of Britain (Co-presenter, 2010) — Television documentary series
Books
- Book: Against the Odds (Author, 1997) — Autobiography
- Book: A History of Great Inventions (Author, 2001) — Book about invention
- Book: Invention: A Life (Author, 2021) — Autobiography exploring his inventions and career
- Work: Dyson DC01 (Inventor and company founder, 1993) — Early Dyson bagless vacuum cleaner
- Work: Ballbarrow (Inventor) — Ball-wheel wheelbarrow design
- Work: Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum Cleaner (Inventor) — Vacuum cleaning technology that helped establish the Dyson brand
James Dyson Family & Relationships
James Dyson is married to Deirdre Dyson. He has 3 children, including Emily Dyson and Jake Dyson.
- Father: Alec Dyson
- Mother: Mary Dyson
- Children:
- Emily Dyson
- Jake Dyson
- Sam Dyson
Lesser Known Facts
- Dyson studied art and architectural design before developing his career as an inventor and engineer.
- He established Dyson Farming to apply engineering methods to food production and sustainability.
Personal Information
- Full Name: James Dyson
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 2, 1947
- Age: 79
- Birthday: May 2
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Cromer, Norfolk, England
Family & Relationships
- Father: Alec Dyson
- Mother: Mary Dyson
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deirdre Dyson
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $60,000–$500,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $100,000–$15,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence
Related Biographies
- Jeremy Fry (Mentor • British inventor and engineer who supported Dyson's early development work.)
