Declan Donnelly - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 25, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Declan Donnelly's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Television presenting (notably with Ant & Dec), especially on 'Britain's Got Talent', 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', and 'Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway'. |
Intro
Declan Donnelly is a British television presenter, producer, and actor, best known as one half of the presenting duo Ant & Dec alongside Anthony McPartlin. He is recognized for his roles in various popular UK television programs, especially for hosting 'Britain's Got Talent', 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', and 'Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway'.
Early Life & Background
Declan Donnelly grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne as one of seven children in an Irish Catholic family. He attended St. Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School and later St. Cuthbert’s High School. His parents emigrated from Northern Ireland to Newcastle before he was born.
Career Highlights
- Gained prominence as a child actor in the children's drama 'Byker Grove'.
- Formed successful presenting partnership with Anthony McPartlin, known as Ant & Dec.
- Co-hosted popular TV programs such as 'SMTV Live', 'Pop Idol', 'Britain's Got Talent', 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', and 'Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway'.
- Received numerous National Television Awards (NTAs) with Ant & Dec.
- Appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016 for services to broadcasting and entertainment.
Trivia
- He married his long-term manager, Ali Astall, in 2015.
- He is a passionate supporter of Newcastle United Football Club.
- Declan Donnelly and Ant McPartlin released music as the pop duo 'PJ & Duncan' in the 1990s.
- He is a patron of several charities supporting children and young people.
FAQs
People also ask
Declan Donnelly is 50 years old.
Declan Donnelly was born the 25 September 1975.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
On His Birth-Day
About September 25th, 1975, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 25, 1975, American singer Jackie Wilson suffered a heart attack that left him incapacitated for the rest of his life. This event marked a tragic turn in the life of the influential performer, known for his contributions to soul and R&B music.
- Day of the week: September 25th, 1975 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I'm Sorry by John Denver
- #1 UK song: Sailing by Rod Stewart
- Popular movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest directed by Miloš Forman
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