Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams
- Full name: Robert Peter Williams
- Date of birth: February 13, 1974
- Place of birth: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actor
- Known for: Take That, "Angels", "She's the One"
Personal life
Robbie Williams was born on February 13, 1974, in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. His father, Peter Williams, was a taxi driver and entertainer, and his mother, Janet Williams, was a pub landlady. Williams has one older sister, Sally.
Williams grew up in a working-class family. He attended St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. Williams was expelled from school at the age of 16 for fighting.
Williams is married to Ayda Field. They have four children together: Theodora Rose, Charlton Valentine, Colette Josephine, and Beau Benedict Enthoven.
Career
Robbie Williams' music career began in the early 1990s, when he joined the boy band Take That. Take That was one of the most popular boy bands in the world in the 1990s. The band sold over 45 million records worldwide.
Williams left Take That in 1995 to pursue a solo career. He released his debut solo album, Life thru a Lens, in 1997. The album was a commercial success, selling over 8 million copies worldwide.
Williams has released a total of 12 studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or multi-platinum in the United Kingdom. Some of his most popular songs include "Angels", "She's the One", and "Rock DJ".
Williams has also had a successful acting career. He has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), The Fast and the Furious (2001), and X Factor (2009-2011).
Awards and honors
Robbie Williams has won numerous awards for his work, including:
- 18 Brit Awards
- 5 MTV Europe Music Awards
- 3 Grammy Awards
- A Golden Globe Award
Williams has also been inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame.
Personal life
Robbie Williams is a private person, and he rarely gives interviews. He is also known for his sense of humor and his love of football.
Williams is a philanthropist, and he has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including the Royal Marsden Hospital, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Net worth
Robbie Williams' net worth is estimated to be $300 million.
