Anthony Kiedis Biography, Age, Wife, Height, Net Worth and Young Photos

Anthony Kiedis Biography

The Michigan born musician, singer, songwriter, rapper and actor, Anthony Kiedis, who is well known for being the vocalist of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He has fronted this role in the band since its inception in 1983. Anthony has also been inducted together with his bandmates to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

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10 Quick Facts About Anthony Kiedis

1. Name: Anthony Kiedis
2. Age: 59 years
3. Birthday: Not Available
4. Zodiac Sign: Not Available
5. Height: 5 feet 9 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Musician
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: Under Review
10. Net worth: Under Review

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Anthony Kiedis Early Life

Anthony was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to his mother Margaret. His paternal grandfather’s family emigrated from Lithuania in the early 1990s. This makes him have an Irish, English, French, Dutch and Mohican ancestries.

Later on, he moved to Hollywood in 1974 where he was to live there full-time with his father. At this point, he was only 12 years old. His father was an actor who was at the same time sell drugs. This drugs had a significant impact on Kiedis for they often used marijuana and cocaine together.

From there, he landed his first acting role through a friend of his father whose stage name was Cole Dammettt. He was to play as Sylvester Stallone’s character’s son in the 1978 film F.I.S.T. The same year he landed two more acting jobs.

Anthony Kiedis Education

He used to attend Fairfax High School in Los Angeles where it was a hard time for him to make new friends. However, he eventually met Flea after a brief confrontation which developed into a friendship. Kiedis then became a significant influence on Flea where he exposed him to Rock Music.

At the age of 15, Kiedis broke his back after trying to jump into a swimming pool from a five-story building. Unfortunately, he missed the swimming by an inch and hurt his back but since then the back has improved. He still develops some occasional problems. After he began working with Fkea and Jack Iron he was described as a Manic Master of ceremonies before he began to sing.

Hillel Slovak and Irons were pals who performed in high school together for a band called Chain Reaction. Strasman was also in the band but went on a break to finish his career as a lawyer. Flea was then introduced into the mix shortly after hanging out with them. Then Flea was the one who offered a position in the band to Kiedis where he began as the band’s hype man.

He was introduced to Slovak and Slovak offered him a snack in his house, Kiedis describes the experience as Scar Tissue his autobiography. From there the three of them Flea, Kiedis and Slovak became best of friends who used LSD, heroin, cocaine and speed. Despite being a drug user, Keidis excelled in studies where he graduated with honors from high school after receiving straight A grades. He enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles in August 1980 to study writing. He, however, dropped out of school due to his worsening addiction to cocaine and heroin.

Anthony Kiedis Age

Keidis was born on Nov. 1, 1962, in Grand Rapids, MI, in the USA.

Anthony Kiedis Body Measurements

»Height; 1.75 m tall.

»Weight; – Not Available

»Shoe Size;– Not Available

»Body Shape;- Not Available

Anthony Kiedis Religion

After he declared he was a Rastafarian for much of his career years. He, however, announced that he was only joking. This joke was not funny to his grandfather who was a  devout Christian, he was eventually disowned by his Christian devout grandfather.

Anthony Kiedis Nationality

He is an American by birth whose paternal grandparents emigrated into the US from Lithuania in the 1900s. He has the Irish, French, Dutch and Mohican.

Anthony Kiedis Family

Parents

His mother was known as Margaret Peggy Kiedis while his father was John Michael Kiedis who was known professionally as Blackie Dammett. His parents, however, got divorced when he was only three years old in 1966. From there he was raised by his mother in Grand Rapids. His then got re-married and had two more children from her second marriage.

Wife

Kiedis had a relationship with Heather Christie a model which lasted from 2004 to 2008. The couple then had a son before splitting by the name Everly Bear who was born on Oct. 2, 2007. The two were then involved in a custody battle over Everly in March 2018.

Anthony Kiedis 2018

He was ejected out of the Lakers game in October 2018. He was kicked out because of screaming all sorts of noise at a Rockets Guard. Furthermore, Anthony also screamed at Chris Paul who was a state Farm Spokesman. It is reported that he also stormed the court and approached Paul with the intent of beating up with fire and rage in his eyes. From there he was however banned from attending any Laker’s Match.

Scar Tissue Anthony Kiedis

This is an autobiography written by Anthony Kiedis. it was released in 2004 by Hyperion and co-authored by Larry Sloman who compiled the information and conducted interviews. The book reached number 1 on The New York Best Seller List. An audiobook concerning the autobiography was later released by actor Rider Strong and was recorded by Phoenix Audio on June 30, 2006. There is also an E-book version of it.

Anthony Kiedis Point Break

This film was where Anthony appeared as a cast member. It revolved around an awkward group of robbers who after doing bizarre robberies in banks of Southern California become surfers. Surfers who are addicted to the rush of Thievery but when one of them called Utah falls in Love with a female surfer, it complicates the sense of Duty. Antony Kiedis played the role of Tone in this awesome 1991 film.

Anthony Kiedis Cher

Cher was his father’s 18-year-old girlfriend at that time. It is written in the Autobiography that Anthony’s father set him up with Cher to have sex with him when he was 12 years old. He alleged that later on Cher rapped him afterward.

Anthony Kiedis Chris Paul

In 2018, he was chased out of the Lakers match after he screamed at Chris Paul and attempted to assault him.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Anthony Kiedis

This is the name of the band he had formed with his best friends Flea and Slovak back then. He is the band’s lead Vocalist

Anthony Kiedis Heather Christie

Heather Christie is the mother of his son. The two stopped dating in 2008. There is no detailed information about the health of their current relationship.

Anthony Kiedis 1991

He was featured in the movie Point Break where he played the role of Tone. He was the member of a criminal gang.

Anthony Kiedis Vegan

It is alleged that he is a Vegetarian.

Anthony Kiedis Workout

Up to date, he combines surfing with swimming in chlorine-free pools. He also does long jogs with his dog in the Hollywood Hills and he drinks a lot of water in the morning. He then eats acupuncture, dinner before 6 and he has a vegan diet but he also eats sustainable fish.

Anthony Kiedis Drugs

He has battled drug addiction since he was young. He was mainly addicted to heroin and cocaine throughout his life. Since his father was an addict, that’s how he mastered how to use and deal drugs.

Anthony Kiedis Gay

Him having been in a relationship with Christie Heather proves that he is not gay. He even has a son.

Anthony Kiedis Surfing

Antony is a highly skilled surfer who has been hitting the waves in plenty occasions. His passion developed since he divorced.

Anthony Kiedis Quotes

• What I’ve realized over the years is that I have some pretty good friends.
• I would have to say the person with whom I am most in love is definitely my son, Everly Bear. Although I’m his dad, I’m also his friend.
• I don’t even know what words to use to talk about the music industry anymore. But the business has changed a lot – the methods of releasing music.

• But then when he left, I realized that it was harder to write songs and feel spiritually connected to art and music as a band. When he came back I felt it again, instantaneously.
• We’ve just learned how to balance ourselves a little better so that we’re happier way more of the time than not, and, you know, being happy is a radical and desirable act if you ask me.

Anthony Kiedis Movies

• F.I.S.T. (1978) as Kevin Kovak (billed as Cole Dammett)
• ABC Afterschool Special: Episode: It’s a Mile from Here to Glory (1978) as Jimmy Plummer (billed as Cole Dammett)
• Jokes My Folks Never Told Me (1978) as Student (billed as Cole Dammett)
• Point Break (1991) as Tone
• The Chase (1994) as Will

Anthony Kiedis Net Worth

His estimated net worth is $120 million.

Anthony Kiedis FAQs (Frequently Asked  Questions)

Who is Anthony Kiedis?

Kiedis is one of the well-known and loved American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper and actor. He is popular for being the vocalist of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers.

How old is Anthony Kiedis?

As of 2019, he is 57 years old.

How tall is Anthony Kiedis?

Kiedis stands at a height of 1.75 m tall.

Is Anthony Kiedis Married?

Yes, he is in a relationship with Christie Heather.

How much is Anthony Kiedis worth?

Kiedis’ approximated net worth is $120 million.

How much does Anthony Kiedis make?

His annual earnings are still unknown.

Where does Anthony Kiedis live?

It was confirmed that Kiedis currently lives in Malibu, Ca

Is Anthony Kiedis dead or alive?

She is still alive and in good health.

Where is Anthony Kiedis now?

Kiedis is a musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor who is known for being the vocalist of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Anthony Kiedis Contacts

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