Angus Young is an Australian musician best known for playing Lead Guitarist for the album Back in Black.
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Best Known For:The album Back in Black
Breakthrough:Co-founded the hard rock band AC/DC and debuted his signature schoolboy uniform stage outfit in 1973
10 Quick Facts About Angus Young
- Full Name: Angus Young
- Nationality: Australian
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The album Back in Black
- Date of Birth: March 31, 1955
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ellen Young
- Popular As: Angus McKinnon Young
Angus Young Age
Angus Young is about 71 years old as of 2026. Angus Young was born in 1955.
Angus Young Height
Angus Young stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 157 cm.
Career & Work
Angus Young's career includes acting and entertainment roles with AC/DC.
Organization: AC/DC
Role: Lead Guitarist and Songwriter
Period: 1973–Present
Details: Australia · Sole remaining constant founding member
Rise to Fame
Angus Young rose to prominence for his role for the album Back in Black.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Back in Black and Highway to Hell.
- Work: Back in Black (Lead Guitarist, 1980) — One of the best-selling albums of all time globally
- Work: Highway to Hell (Lead Guitarist, 1979) — Breakthrough international hit album
Awards & Achievements
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation — As a member of AC/DC
Angus Young Family & Relationships
Angus Young is married to Ellen Young. He has 3 siblings, including Malcolm Young and George Young.
- Father: William Young
- Mother: Margaret Young
- Siblings:
- Malcolm Young
- George Young
- Alexander Young
Personal Information
- Full Name: Angus Young
- Popular As: Angus McKinnon Young
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Australian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 31, 1955
- Age: 71
- Birthday: March 31
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Young
- Mother: Margaret Young
- Siblings: 3 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ellen Young
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Malcolm Young (Sibling • Co-founder of AC/DC / Rhythm Guitarist)
