Robbie Williams Age, Height, Wife & Biography

Robbie Williams is an English singer and songwriter who first found fame in Take That and then became one of the most successful solo artists in British pop history. Known for his stage presence, hit singles such as Angels and Rock DJ, and a record haul of BRIT Awards, he has sold millions of records around the world.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Peter Williams
Born	February 13, 1974
Age	52 years old
Birthplace	Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Nationality	English
Height	6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
Occupation	Singer, songwriter
Years Active	1990 – present
Spouse	Ayda Field (married 2010)
Children	Theodora, Charlton, Colette, Beau
Known For	Take That, Angels, Rock DJ, Feel

Who Is Robbie Williams?

Robbie Williams is a singer from Stoke-on-Trent, England, who rose to fame as the youngest member of Take That. After leaving the group in 1995 he rebuilt his career as a solo artist, with the album Life thru a Lens in 1997 and the single Angels, which became one of the best-loved British songs of recent decades.

Williams went on to release a string of number-one albums and singles in the UK, including Rock DJ, Feel and Candy. He has won more BRIT Awards than any other British artist, and he continues to tour large stadiums. In 2024 his life was told in the film Better Man, in which he was portrayed as a computer-generated chimpanzee.

Early Life & Background

Robert Peter Williams was born on February 13, 1974, in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, to Pete Conway, a comedian who performed as Pete Williams, and Janet Williams. He grew up in Stoke-on-Trent and attended St Margaret Ward Catholic School in Tunstall. As a teenager he was interested in performing, and his mother took him to an audition for a new pop group in 1990.

At the age of 16, Williams was chosen by manager Nigel Martin-Smith to join Take That, alongside Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange. He was the youngest member of the group and quickly became one of its most recognisable faces, performing in its early club shows and on its first hit singles.

Career

Take That became one of Britain’s biggest pop acts in the early 1990s, with albums including Take That and Party in 1992, Everything Changes in 1993 and Nobody Else in 1995. Williams left the group in 1995, before its final single, and the band split the following year. His departure attracted heavy press attention, and his solo career began after a period away from the spotlight.

His solo debut album, Life thru a Lens, was released in 1997 and included Angels, which became a major hit. The follow-up, I’ve Been Expecting You, arrived in 1998, and Sing When You’re Winning in 2000 included Rock DJ. Further number-one albums followed, including Escapology in 2002, Intensive Care in 2005 and Take the Crown in 2012, which featured the single Candy.

Williams rejoined Take That for the album Progress in 2010 and toured with the five-piece group, before returning to his solo career. Later releases included the swing albums Swings Both Ways in 2013, The Christmas Present in 2019 and XXV in 2022, a collection of re-recorded hits. He has also toured extensively in the UK and abroad, playing stadiums including Knebworth, where he performed to large crowds in 2003.

Facts About Robbie Williams

• Robbie Williams was born in Stoke-on-Trent on February 13, 1974.
• His solo single Angels was released in 1997 and became one of his signature songs.
• He has won more BRIT Awards than any other British artist.
• He rejoined Take That for the album Progress in 2010.
• His life story was told in the 2024 film Better Man.

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