Phil Collins Bio, Net Worth, Age, Height, Career, Wife, Children » Ngnews247

British singer, musician, composer, record producer and actor Philip David Charles Collins LVO. In addition to being the drummer and later lead singer of the rock band Genesis, he also has a career as a solo performer. As a solo artist, Collins had three UK hits and seven US hits between 1982 and 1990.

Philip David Charles Collins was born on January 30, 1951 in Chiswick, London, England.

His mother, Winifred June Strange, was a theater broker, and his father, Greville Philip Austin Collins, was an insurance broker.

Although his father had a day job, Phil developed an interest in work from an early age. He would go to the theater with her to see plays and performances.

phil collins age

How old is Phil Collins? Phil Collins is 72 years old. He was born in Chiswick, London, England.

Phil Collins height

How tall is Phil Collins? Phil Collins is 1.68 meters tall.

Phil Collins’ parents

Who are Phil Collins’ parents? Phil Collins was born June Collins and Greville Collins. June is Phil Collins’ mother and Greville is Phil Collins’ father.

Phil Collins’ career

Collins started acting at a young age, and was able to land his first theatrical role thanks to his mother’s connections with a talent agency.

He had some minor roles in “Cow Disaster” and “A Hard Day’s Night,” but the performances never really satisfied him.

Collins joined the group in August 1970 after auditioning for a drummer for the rock band Genesis in the mid-1970s. Collins performed on the band’s albums and toured with them for the next five years.

In 1981, he released his debut solo album, Face Value, which had a more funk and faster tempo-influenced sound. The album was wildly popular, topping the charts in seven different countries.

After reuniting with two former “Genesis” members, Collins embarked on the successful “Open Again: Tour” in 2006.

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Collins was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2010 and announced his temporary retirement in 2011.

phil collins wife

Is Phil Collins Married? Phil is divorced. He has been divorced 3 times. He was married to Andrea Bertorelli from 1975 to 1980. They got married when they were 24 years old.

Collins married Gilta Wellman again in 1984. They had a daughter, Lily, who went on to become an actress. They divorced in 1996 and Collins had to pay Travelman £17m.

He later married Orianne Cevey in 1999 and they have two sons. When they divorced in 2006, he paid Cevey £25m, the largest settlement ever in a British celebrity divorce.

phil collins children

Does Phil Collins have kids? Yes, Phil Collins has 5 kids. They are Lily Collins, Nicholas Collins, Simon Collins, Matthew Collins, Joely Collins.

Phil Collins’ net worth is estimated at $300 million.

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