Sheena Easton - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornApril 27, 1959
Age66
BirthplaceBellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also Sheena Easton's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForHit singles such as "Morning Train (Nine to Five)", "For Your Eyes Only", and collaborations with artists like Prince.

Intro

Sheena Easton is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame in the early 1980s with a string of hit singles and has won two Grammy Awards. She is known for her versatile pop and R&B vocal style.

Early Life & Background

Sheena Easton was born Sheena Shirley Orr in Bellshill, Scotland, and grew up in the nearby town of Belshill. She was inspired by Barbra Streisand from an early age and attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama on a scholarship.

Career Highlights

  • Won two Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist (1982).
  • Recorded the James Bond theme song "For Your Eyes Only" (1981).
  • Achieved eight US top 40 hits including "Morning Train (Nine to Five)".
  • Collaborated with Prince on the hit song "Sugar Walls".
  • Acted on stage and television, including a role on Miami Vice.

Trivia

  • She was the first – and so far, only – artist to have top five records on five different Billboard charts.
  • Appeared in the Broadway revival of 'Man of La Mancha' in 2005.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Sheena Easton?

Sheena Easton is 66 years old.

When was Sheena Easton born?

Sheena Easton was born the 27 April 1959.

Where is Sheena Easton from?

Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.

On Her Birth-Day

About April 27th, 1959, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 27, 1959, Liu Shaoqi was elected as the Chairman of the People's Republic of China during the first session of the Second National People's Congress. He succeeded Mao Zedong in this role.
  • Day of the week: April 27th, 1959 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods
  • #1 UK song: Side Saddle by Russ Conway
  • Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sheena-Easton
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0247535/