Rick Astley



First NameRick
Last NameAstley
Full Name at BirthRichard Paul Astley
Age46
Date of BirthFebruary 6, 1966
BirthplaceNewton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England
Height5' 10" (178 cm)
BuildAthletic
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignAquarius
EthnicityWhite
NationalityBritish
Occupation CategorySinger
Claim to FameWhenever You Need Somebody
Music GenreDance, Pop/Rock
Music StyleDance-Pop, Adult Contemporary
Music MoodParty/Celebratory, Stylish, Fun, Carefree, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Refined/Mannered, Sentimental, Silly, Theatrical
InstrumentVocals

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.


Lucy Rank
#9,438
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"


Filmography

Selected Rick Astley film and TV show credits:


Composer Credits

2004
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2004
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Soundtrack Credits

2009
Live from Studio Five
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2009
Welcome to the 80's
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2008
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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2008
DR's store juleshow
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2007
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2006
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series
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2005
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2005
Movie Music Mania
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2004
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2004
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2003
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2002
I Love the '80s
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2001
Celebrity Big Brother
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1999
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1989
M & M: The Incredible Twins
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1989
Aquile
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1988
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
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1988
Redeye Express
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1974
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Navigation Boxes
UK best-selling singles (by year) (1970–1989)
Amazing Grace (1976)
Bye Bye Baby (1974)
My Sweet Lord (1970)
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Tainted Love (2001)
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Body & Soul (1993)
Cry For Help (1991)
Dance Mixes (1990)
Free (1991)
Hopelessly (1993)
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Sleeping (2001)
Wonderful You (1991)