Rick Astley

Personal Info

Birthday

February 6, 1966

(59 years old)

Place of Birth

St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK

Also Known As

Richard Paul Astley

Rick Astley

Biography

Richard Paul Astley (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, radio DJ and podcaster. He gained fame through his association with the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, releasing the 1987 album Whenever You Need Somebody, which sold 15 million copies worldwide and was certified Platinum by both the BPI and the RIAA.

His debut single "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No. 1 hit in more than 25 countries, winning the 1988 Brit Award for Best British Single. The song also stayed at the top of the UK chart for five weeks in 1987 and was the best-selling single of that year.

Known For

Filmography

2024
Rick Astley - Live at Kendal Calling 2023
as Self
2023
Rick Astley Rocks New Year's Eve
as Self
Rick Astley: Radio 2 in the Park
as Self
Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop
as Self
2021
МУЗ КЛИПЫ 80х
as Self - singer (archive footage)
2020
Gary Barlow's Night At The Museum
as Self
The BRITs at 40
as Self
2019
Foo Fighters - Reading Festival
as Self
2018
Rick Astley BBC Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park
as Self
Kylie Minogue: BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
as Self
2016
Rick Astley - Berlin Live
as Self
Rick Astley Festival de Viña del Mar
as Self
2015
Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
as Self
2007
Rick Astley: Artist Collection
as Self (archive footage)
1991
Amnesty International's Big 30
as Self
1990
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
as Self (archive footage)
1988
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3
as Self