Chris Martin Age, Height & Biography

Chris Martin is a 49-year-old English singer, songwriter and musician from Exeter, Devon, best known as the lead vocalist and pianist of the band Coldplay. Born on March 2, 1977, he formed Coldplay while studying at University College London in 1997, and the band has gone on to become one of the biggest-selling acts in the world, with hits including “Yellow”, “Clocks” and “Viva la Vida”.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Martin
Age	49 years old
Date of Birth	March 2, 1977
Birthplace	Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, England
Nationality	British
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, musician
Known For	Coldplay, “Yellow”, “Clocks”, “Viva la Vida”
Education	University College London
Years Active	1997–present

Who Is Chris Martin?

Chris Martin is an English singer, songwriter and musician best known as the frontman of Coldplay, one of the most successful bands of the twenty-first century. As the band’s lead vocalist, pianist and main songwriter, he has written many of its biggest hits, including “Yellow”, “Clocks”, “The Scientist”, “Fix You” and “Viva la Vida”. Coldplay has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and has won seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards.

Martin is known for his energetic live performances, his falsetto singing voice and his piano-led songwriting. He has also collaborated with many other artists, including Kanye West, on whose song “Homecoming” he sang in 2007, and he is known for his charity work and support for fair trade.

Early Life & Background

Chris Martin was born on March 2, 1977, in Whitestone, a village near Exeter in Devon, England. He attended Sherborne School in Dorset, where he sang in the school choir and began playing the piano. He then studied Ancient World Studies at University College London, graduating in 2000.

While at university, Martin met guitarist Jonny Buckland, and the two began writing songs together. They were soon joined by bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion, and in 1997 the four formed the band that would become Coldplay. The band’s name came from a suggestion by a friend, Tim Rice-Oxley of Keane, who had considered it for his own band.

Career

Coldplay’s debut album, Parachutes, was released in 2000 and included the hit single “Yellow”, which made the band famous around the world. The follow-up, A Rush of Blood to the Head, was released in 2002 and included “Clocks” and “The Scientist”, winning the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. The band’s third album, X&Y, was released in 2005, followed by Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends in 2008, whose title track became the band’s first number one single in the UK and the US.

Martin and Coldplay continued to release hit albums, including Mylo Xyloto in 2011, Ghost Stories in 2014, A Head Full of Dreams in 2015, Everyday Life in 2019, Music of the Spheres in 2021 and Moon Music in 2024. The band became known for its spectacular live shows, including the Music of the Spheres world tour, which became one of the highest-grossing tours of all time.

Away from Coldplay, Martin has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including singing on Kanye West’s “Homecoming” in 2007. He was married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow from 2003 to 2016, and they have two children, Apple and Moses. He is known for his support of fair trade and for his charity work, including with Oxfam.

Facts About Chris Martin

He was born in Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, and attended Sherborne School.
He studied Ancient World Studies at University College London.
He formed Coldplay at university in 1997 with Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion.
Coldplay’s debut album Parachutes (2000) included the hit “Yellow”.
Coldplay has won seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Chris Martin?

Chris Martin is 49 years old. He was born on March 2, 1977, in Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, England.

How tall is Chris Martin?

Chris Martin is 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m) tall.

Is Chris Martin married?

No. Chris Martin was married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow from 2003 to 2016. They have two children together, Apple and Moses.

What band is Chris Martin in?

Chris Martin is the lead vocalist and pianist of Coldplay, the band he formed at University College London in 1997 with Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion.

How many Grammys has Coldplay won?

Coldplay has won seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards, and has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

How old is Chris Martin?

Chris Martin is 49 years old. He was born on March 2, 1977, in Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, England.

How tall is Chris Martin?