Imogen Heap

Career overview

Imogen Jennifer Heap was born on December 9, 1977, in the London Borough of Havering. She is an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and audio engineer known for her work in electronic music and her time as a member of the short-lived project Frou Frou. From a young age, she received classical training in piano, cello, and clarinet. She began writing songs at the age of 13 and, while attending boarding school, taught herself how to play the guitar and drums. During this time, she also taught herself music production using Atari computers.

At the age of 18, Heap signed with the independent record label Almo Sounds. Later in her career, she began working as a frequent guest vocalist with the experimental pop band Acacia, collaborating alongside Guy Sigsworth. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she has accumulated twenty known credits in acting according to available database records.