Joel Zimmerman Biography
Joel Zimmerman known professionally as Deadmau5 is a Canadian electronic music producer and DJ of progressive house and electro-house music and is a recipient of six Grammy Award Nominations for his work.
10 Quick Facts About Joel Zimmerman
- Name: Joel Zimmerman
- Age: 44 Years Old
- Birthday: January 5
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Height: 1.75m
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Music Producer and DJ
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: Not Known
- Net worth: Not Known
Joel Zimmerman Age
Joel is 44 years old. He was born on January 5, 1981, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on January 5 every year and his birth sign is Capricorn.
Joel Zimmerman Height
Joel stands at a height of 1.75m. His ancestry includes German, Swiss, and English heritage.
Joel Zimmerman Weight
Joel has moderate weight.
Early Life and Education
Joel graduated from Westlane Secondary School in Niagara Falls. He then worked with an online music licensing company and as a programmer. He adopted the name Deadmau5, which referred to a dead mouse he found on his computer; the unique spelling was a result of a maximum character limitation.
Rise to Fame
Joel rose to the limelight as a result of his debut studio album, titled Get Scraped which he released on July 26, 2005.
Joel Zimmerman Parents
Jeol was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is the son of Nancy (née Johnson), a visual artist, and his father, Rodney Thomas “Rod” Zimmerman, is a General Motors plant worker.
Joel Zimmerman Siblings
Joel has as two siblings, Jennifer (older) and Chris (younger).
Joel Zimmerman and Kelly Fedoni
Joel tied the knot with Kelly Fedoni on August 12, 2017. By June 2021, he and Fedoni had separated and would divorce, but stated that their relationship had ended amicably.
Joel Zimmerman Wife
Since his divorce from Kelly, Joel has been a very private person especially when it comes to his personal life. He has not shared any information about his dating, relationship, or wife. His partner’s information will be listed once they are out.
Joel previously dated American tattoo artist and TV personality Kat Von D. The duo began their relationship in September 2012. After breaking up in November 2012, they rekindled their relationship shortly afterward. On December 15, 2012, Joel proposed to Von D via Twitter, and they announced that they would marry in August 2013 with an aquatic-themed wedding.
They both have several matching tattoos, including the number “289m3d22h” on both of their arms, a sentimental reference to the day when they met, as well as two black stars underneath their eyes. Joel moved to Los Angeles to live with Von D. In June 2013, Von D announced that they had ended their engagement.
Joel Zimmerman House
In 2014, Zimmerman purchased a $5 million home in the Campbellville area of Milton, Ontario.
Joel Zimmerman’s Net Worth
Joel’s net worth is currently publicly unavailable. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Music Producer and DJ. Through his various sources of income, Joel has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Joel Zimmerman Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Joel Zimmerman
Joel Zimmerman Wiki
- Full Names: Joel Zimmerman
- Popular As: Deadmau5
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: DJ and Music Producer
- Nationality: Canadian
- Race / Ethnicity: Mixed
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Joel Zimmerman Birthday
- Age: 44 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1981
- Place of Birth: Canada
- Birthday: February 5
Joel Zimmerman Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 1.75m
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Known
Joel Zimmerman Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Rodney Thomas “Rod”
- Mother: Nancy (née Johnson)
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Jennifer and Chris
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Dating / Ex-Wife: Kellu Fedoni
- Children: Not Known
Joel Zimmerman’s Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: Not Known
- Salary: Not Known
- Source of Income: His career as a Music Producer and DJ
Career
Joel began his career in music by releasing his debut studio album, titled Get Scraped on July 26, 2005. In 2006, he released his second studio album, Vexillology, on November 6, 2006, through Play Records. In 2007, Zimmerman founded his own record label, Mau5trap, which, along with Ultra Records and Ministry of Sound, released the 2008 album Random Album Title, which saw the collaboration of Zimmerman and Chicago producer Kaskade with “I Remember”.
In 2022, Joel and Kaskade announced a collaboration project named Kx5 marking the fourth time the producers have worked together. The first single from the project, “Escape”, was released on March 11.
In December, the duo headlined a performance in Los Angeles at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum. The concert broke records with a crowd of 50,000 and netted 3.7 million dollars. In January 2023, the release date for the duo’s first album, eponymously titled Kx5, was announced. It was promptly released on that date.
Joel was part of the lineup for the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.