Rupert Holmes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 24, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Age | 79 |
| Birthplace | Northwich, Cheshire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Rupert Holmes's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | His 1979 hit song 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)' and his work as a playwright and novelist, especially the Tony Award-winning musical 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood.' |
Intro
Rupert Holmes is a British-American composer, singer-songwriter, playwright, and author, best known for his 1979 hit single 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)' and his work in musical theater, including the Tony Award-winning musical 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood.'
Early Life & Background
Rupert Holmes was born David Goldstein in Northwich, Cheshire, England, to an English mother and an American father who was a U.S. Army warrant officer and bandleader. His family later moved to Nanuet, New York, where Holmes attended Nyack High School and the Manhattan School of Music.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Released the chart-topping single 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)' in 1979.
- Created and wrote the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' (1985).
- Other musical works include the musicals 'Curtains' and 'Accomplice.'
- Published novels such as 'Where the Truth Lies' (2003).
Trivia
- Rupert Holmes’s real name is David Goldstein.
- 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)' was the last US #1 single of the 1970s.
- He is the only person to win Tony Awards for Best Book, Best Music and Lyrics, and Best Musical for the same show ('The Mystery of Edwin Drood').
FAQs
People also ask
Rupert Holmes is 79 years old.
Rupert Holmes was born the 24 February 1947.
Northwich, Cheshire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About February 24th, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 24, 1947, the Denazification Court in Nuremberg sentenced former German chancellor and diplomat Franz von Papen to eight years in a labor camp for assisting Hitler's rise to power and maintaining associations with the Nazi regime.
- Day of the week: February 24th, 1947 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Anniversary Song by Dinah Shore
- Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford
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