Andrew Ridgeley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 26, 1963 in Windlesham, Surrey, UK
- Active Years
- 1982–2026 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
Andrew John Ridgeley is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer born on January 26, 1963, in Windlesham and Finchley, Surrey, United Kingdom. Known as a British-born actor, guitarist, racing driver, and environmentalist, he is best recognized internationally as a co-founder and member of the 1980s pop music duo Wham! alongside George Michael. The two met while attending school, where they began collaborating, and eventually achieved massive global success with the band. Prior to Wham!, they formed a short-lived ska band called the Executive with other friends. Outside of his music career, Ridgeley has also tried his hand at Formula Three motor racing.
Career overview
Andrew John Ridgeley is an English singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and environmentalist. Born on January 26, 1963, in Windlesham, Surrey, United Kingdom, he is best known as a member and co-founder of the 1980s pop duo Wham! alongside George Michael. Ridgeley met George Michael while attending school, and the two initially formed a short-lived ska band called the Executive with other friends before achieving massive global success as part of the phenomenal pop duo Wham! in the 1980s.
Beyond his music career with Wham!, Ridgeley has tried his hand at Formula Three motor racing as a racing driver. His career contributions span a total of twenty known credits on the Movie Database, including soundtrack work for the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Wham! 10 Days in China (2026) as Self
- Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped (2024) as Self
- Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped (2024) Executive Producer
- Wham! At the BBC (2024) as Self
- Andrew Ridgeley's Favourite Christmas Songs (2024) as Self
- WHAM! (2023) as Self
- George Michael: Portrait of an Artist (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Last Christmas (2019) as Man in Audience at Homeless Shelter Benefit (uncredited)
- Freedom : La Story de George Michael (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Great British Menu (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- George Michael - Twenty Five (2006) as Self
- George Michael: A Different Story (2004) as Self
- Wham! - The Best of Wham! (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Wham! in China: Foreign Skies (1986) as Self
- Elton John at Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Wham! - The final
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Andrew Ridgeley best known for?
Andrew Ridgeley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Last Christmas (2019), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Markus Lanz (2008), The Graham Norton Show (2007).
When and where was Andrew Ridgeley born?
Andrew Ridgeley was born on January 26, 1963 in Windlesham, Surrey, UK.
How many credits does Andrew Ridgeley have?
Andrew Ridgeley has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Andrew Ridgeley's background in cinema and television?
Andrew John Ridgeley is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer born on January 26, 1963, in Windlesham and Finchley, Surrey, United Kingdom. Known as a British-born actor, guitarist, racing driver, and environmentalist, he is best recognized internationally as a co-founder and member of the 1980s pop music ...
Andrew Ridgeley by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Last Christmas (2019) as Man in Audience at Homeless Shelter Benefit (uncredited) — aged about 56
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self — aged about 44
- Great British Menu (2006) as Self - Guest Judge — aged about 43
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self — aged about 51
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self — aged about 45
- Wogan (1982) as Self — aged about 19
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