Nik Kershaw
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 1, 1958 in Bristol, United Kingdom
- Active Years
- 1977–2023 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
Nicholas David Kershaw was born on March 1, 1958, in Bristol, United Kingdom. He is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer who came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. During the decade, he released eight singles that entered the Top 40 charts in the United Kingdom, and his sixty-two weeks on the UK Singles Chart through 1984 and 1985 surpassed all other solo artists. In addition to releasing his own music, Kershaw appeared at the dual-venue concert Live Aid in 1985 and has penned numerous hits for other artists. In the film industry, he has worked as a composer and actor, with known credits including the motion pictures Moon, Source Code, and Mute.
Career overview
Nicholas David Kershaw is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer who was born on March 1, 1958, in Bristol, United Kingdom. He came to prominence as a solo artist in 1984, during which decade he released eight singles that entered the Top 40 charts in the United Kingdom. His duration on the UK Singles Chart spanned 62 weeks through 1984 and 1985, surpassing all other solo artists of the time. In 1985, Kershaw appeared at the dual-venue concert Live Aid, and he has also penned a number of hits for other artists.
In addition to his music career, Kershaw has worked as a composer and actor in film and television. His credits in this capacity include contributions to the feature films Moon, released in 2009, Source Code, released in 2011, and Mute, released in 2018. Across his career, he has accumulated twenty-one known credits in the entertainment industry as a multi-talented artist known for both his solo musical achievements and his work as a composer and actor on screen.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Nik Kershaw: Best of Radltour-Konzerte 2023 (2023)
- Privatkonzert (2017) as Self
- Molly: The Real Thing (2016) as Self
- Nik Kershaw - Live At O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (2013)
- Les Enfants de la Pop 80's (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Live in Germany 1984 (2011) as Himself
- Countdown - The Wonder Years 2 (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005) as Self
- Nik Kershaw Then & Now The DVD (2005)
- Live Aid (2004) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Nik Kershaw - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon (1985)
- Live aus dem Alabama (1984) as Self
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Na sowas! (1982) as Self
- Die Spielbude (1982) as Self
- Bananas (1981) as Self
- Oxford Road Show (1981)
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nik Kershaw best known for?
Nik Kershaw is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including O Trapalhão no Planalto dos Macacos (1976), The Long Goodbye (1973), ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986), Live Aid (1985).
When and where was Nik Kershaw born?
Nik Kershaw was born on March 1, 1958 in Bristol, United Kingdom.
How many credits does Nik Kershaw have?
Nik Kershaw has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2023.
What is Nik Kershaw's background in cinema and television?
Nicholas David Kershaw was born on March 1, 1958, in Bristol, United Kingdom. He is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer who came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. During the decade, he released eight singles that entered the Top 40 charts in the United Kingdom, and ...
Nik Kershaw by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self — aged about 19
- Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 27
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self — aged about 38
- Wogan (1982) as Self — aged about 24
- Bananas (1981) as Self — aged about 23
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self — aged about 28
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