| First Name | Rick |
| Last Name | Astley |
| Full Name at Birth | Richard Paul Astley |
| Age | 46 |
| Date of Birth | February 6, 1966 |
| Birthplace | Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | Whenever You Need Somebody |
| Music Genre | Dance, Pop/Rock |
| Music Style | Dance-Pop, Adult Contemporary |
| Music Mood | Party/Celebratory, Stylish, Fun, Carefree, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Refined/Mannered, Sentimental, Silly, Theatrical |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Richard Paul "Rick" Astley (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries. Astley holds the record for being the only male solo artist to have his first 8 singles reach the Top 10 in the UK and by retirement in 1993 had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide.
Selected Rick Astley film and TV show credits: