What is Bruno Mars's birthdate?

Bruno Mars was born on October 8, 1985. His birth name is Peter Gene Hernandez, and he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Mars grew up in Honolulu’s Waikīkī neighborhood in a musical family. His mother, Bernadette San Pedro Bayot, was a singer and dancer, and his father, Peter Hernandez, was a percussionist. Their performances and record collection introduced Mars to many styles while he was still a child.

His early start in entertainment helped shape the career that followed. By age two, he was being nicknamed Bruno by his father, who thought he resembled professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino. As a child, Mars also became known in Hawaii for impersonating Elvis Presley.

Mars moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue music professionally. He first gained major attention as a songwriter and featured performer before becoming a headlining artist. His debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, arrived in 2010 and included songs such as “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade.”