Paul McCartney Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth & Biography

Paul McCartney age 84, and the former Beatle remains the most successful songwriter in popular music history. Born James Paul McCartney on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, he wrote some of the most famous songs ever recorded – “Yesterday”, “Hey Jude”, “Let It Be” – first with The Beatles, then with Wings, and then across a solo career that has lasted more than half a century. He has topped the charts in every decade from the 1960s to the 2020s, and in 2024 he became the UK’s first billionaire musician. Here is everything to know about Paul McCartney’s age, height, wife, children and net worth.

Paul McCartney Quick Facts

Full Name	James Paul McCartney
Date of Birth	June 18, 1942
Age	84 years old (as of 2026)
Birthplace	Liverpool, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Partner	Nancy Shevell (wife, married 2011)
Children	5 (Heather, born 1962; Mary, born 1969; Stella, born 1971; James, born 1977; Beatrice, born 2003)
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, musician
Net Worth	Approx. $1.2 billion (Forbes, 2025)
Known For	The Beatles; Yesterday; Hey Jude; Let It Be; Band on the Run; Live and Let Die

Who Is Paul McCartney?

Paul McCartney is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music. As the bass player and co-lead vocalist of The Beatles, the best-selling band of all time, he formed the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, which produced more than 20 No. 1 singles and standards including “Yesterday”, “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be”. Like Elton John, he was knighted for services to music, and he has won 18 Grammy Awards across his work with The Beatles, Wings and as a solo artist. After The Beatles split in 1970, he formed Wings with his wife Linda, scoring hits such as “Band on the Run” and the James Bond theme “Live and Let Die”, and he has continued to top the charts as a solo artist into his eighties, headlining Glastonbury in 2022 at the age of 80.

Paul McCartney’s Early Life & Background

McCartney was born in Liverpool to Mary, a midwife, and Jim McCartney, a cotton salesman who led a jazz band. His mother died of breast cancer when he was 14, a loss that later inspired some of his most personal songwriting. He attended the Liverpool Institute High School, and on July 6, 1957, at a church fete in Woolton, he met John Lennon and was invited to join his band, The Quarrymen. George Harrison joined the following year, and after years of playing in Liverpool and Hamburg, Ringo Starr completed the line-up in 1962. The Beatles’ first single, “Love Me Do”, was released that year, and by 1964 their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in America, watched by 73 million people, had launched Beatlemania around the world.

Paul McCartney’s Career

With The Beatles, McCartney recorded a run of albums that redefined popular music, from Please Please Me (1963) to Abbey Road (1969), including Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) and the White Album (1968). His ballad “Yesterday” (1965) became the most covered song in history. After the band’s split in 1970, he released the solo albums McCartney (1970) and Ram (1971), then formed Wings with his wife Linda. Wings became one of the biggest bands of the 1970s with Band on the Run (1973) and the single “Mull of Kintyre” (1977), the first single to sell two million copies in the UK. Wings disbanded in 1981, and McCartney’s solo career brought hits including “Ebony and Ivory” with Stevie Wonder (1982), “Say Say Say” with Michael Jackson (1983) and the acclaimed Tug of War (1982). He closed Live Aid at Wembley in 1985 with “Let It Be”, released the Grammy-nominated Flaming Pie (1997), and in later years collaborated with Kanye West and Rihanna on “FourFiveSeconds” (2015), topped the US album chart with Egypt Station (2018) and the UK chart with McCartney III (2020). He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice – with The Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1999.

Facts About Paul McCartney

• “Yesterday” is the most covered song in history, with more than 2,200 recorded versions.
• He has won 18 Grammy Awards across his work with The Beatles, Wings and as a solo artist.
• He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997 for services to music.
• He became the UK’s first billionaire musician in 2024, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
• He headlined Glastonbury in 2022 at the age of 80, becoming the festival’s oldest solo headliner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Paul McCartney?

Paul McCartney is 84 years old. He was born on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England.

How tall is Paul McCartney?

Paul McCartney is 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall.

Who is Paul McCartney’s wife?

Paul McCartney has been married to Nancy Shevell, an American businesswoman, since October 2011. He was previously married to Linda McCartney (1969-1998) and Heather Mills (2002-2008).

What is Paul McCartney’s net worth?

Paul McCartney’s net worth is approx. $1.2 billion, according to Forbes (2025), built from his Beatles and solo catalogue, touring and publishing. He became the UK’s first billionaire musician in 2024.

What is Paul McCartney’s Instagram?

Paul McCartney is on Instagram as @paulmccartney, where he shares photos from tours, the studio and his archive.

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