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Willie Nelson Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Albums and Net Worth

Willie Nelson Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Albums and Net Worth

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Willie Nelson Biography

Willie Nelson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. He is best known for the albums Shotgun Willie (1973), Red Headed Stranger (1975), and Stardust (1978). He was also one of the leading figures of the outlaw country subgenre that developed in the late 1960s as a response to the conservative rules of the Nashville sound.

10 Quick Facts About Willie Nelson

Here is a list of 10 facts about Nelson

  • Name: Willie Nelson
  • Age: 92 Years Old
  • Birthday: April 29
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Height: 5 feet 5 ⅞ inches (167.3 cm)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Author, Poet, Actor, and Activist
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Not Available
  • Net worth: $3.9 million

Willie Nelson Age

Nelson is 92 years old, he was born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, United States. He celebrates his birthday on April 29 every year. His birth sign is Taurus.

Willie Nelson Height

Willie Nelson stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 5 ⅞ inches (167.3 cm).

Willie Nelson Weight

Nelson weighs 72 kg (158 lbs).

Early Life and Education

Nelson was born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, United States. During high school, he toured locally with the Bohemian Polka as their lead singer and guitar player. After graduating from high school in 1950, he joined the Air Force but was later discharged due to back problems.

After his return, Nelson attended Baylor University for two years but dropped out because he was succeeding in music. During this time, he worked as a disc jockey on Texas radio stations and a singer in honky-tonks.

Rise to Fame

In 1962, Nelson gained fame when he signed his first major label recording contract, with Liberty Records. Also, in that same year, his first two singles—“Touch Me” and “Willingly” (a duet with Shirley Collie)—reached the country Top Ten.

Willie Nelson Family

Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas, United States as the son of Myrle Marie Nelson (mother) and Ira Doyle Nelson (father). Nelson’s grandfather bought him a guitar when he was six, and taught him a few chords, and with his sister Bobbie, he sang gospel songs in the local church.

She has two siblings a brother named Ira Doyle Nelson Jr and a sister named Bobbie Nelson.

Willie Nelson Wife

Nelson is currently married to Annie D’Angelo. The happy couple met back in 1986 on the set of the movie Stagecoach. D’Angelo was part of the makeup team while Nelson was part of the cast. The two fell in love while he was still married to his third wife, Connie Koepke.

They eventually started dating and in 1991 they got married in Nashville, Tennessee. Their union has been blessed with two sons, Lukas Autry Nelson born on December 25, 1988, and Jacob Micah Nelson born on May 24, 1990.

Nelson has married four times  His first marriage was to Martha Matthews; it lasted from 1952 to 1962. The couple had three children: Lana, Susie, and Willie Hugh, Jr.

His second marriage was to Shirley Collie in 1963. The couple divorced in 1971 after Collie found a bill from the maternity ward of a Houston hospital charged to Nelson and Connie Koepke for the birth of Paula Carlene Nelson.

Koepke and Nelson married in 1971, then had another daughter, Amy Lee Nelson. Following a divorce in 1988, he married his current wife, Annie D’Angelo, in 1991. They have two sons, Lukas Autry and Jacob Micah.

Willie Nelson Children

Nelson has been married four times and has been blessed with seven children. Lukas Nelson (Son), Paula Nelson (Daughter), Micah Nelson (son),  Amy Lee Nelson (Daughter), Lana Nelson (Daughter), Susie Nelson (Daughter), and Billy Nelson (Son).

Willie Nelson Net Worth

Willie Nelson has an estimated net worth is estimated to be $3.9 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Author, Poet, Actor, and Activist. Through his various sources of income, Willie has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Willie Nelson

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Nelson.

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Willie Nelson Bio.

  • Full Names: Willie Hugh Nelson
  • Popular As: Willie Nelson
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Author, Poet, Actor, and Activist
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Available
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 92 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus.
  • Date of Birth: April 29, 1933
  • Place of Birth: Abbott, Texas, United States
  • Birthday: April 29

Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 ⅞ (167.3 cm)
  • Weight: 72 kg (158 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hair Color: Light brown
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Chest: 39 Inches
  • Waist: 30 Inches
  • Biceps: 14 Inches

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Ira Doyle Nelson
  • Mother: Myrle Marie Nelson
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): two siblings a brother named Ira Doyle Nelson Jr and a sister named Bobbie Nelson
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Annie D’Angelo
  • Children: 7 children, 3 Sons: Micah Nelson, Billy Nelson, Lukas Nelson, and 4 Daughters: Paula Nelson, Lana Nelson, Amy Lee Nelson, Susie Nelson.

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $3.9 million
  • Salary: Not Available
  • Source of Income: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Author, Poet, Actor, and Activist

Willie Nelson Albums

  • Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin
  • To All the Girls
  • Heroes
  • Willie Nelson – Icon
  • Two Men With The Blues
  • Run That By Me One More Time
  • Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Genius of Ray Charles
  • Country Music
  • Naked Willie
  • One Hell Of A Ride

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Paul Merton Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wife, TV series, and Net Worth

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Paul Merton Biography

Paul Merton is a renowned English comedian. He is known for his improvisation talent, Merton’s humor is rooted in surreal, deadpan, and sometimes dark comedy. Merton has been ranked by viewers, critics, and fellow comedians to be among Britain’s most outstanding comedians.

10 Quick Facts About Paul Merton

Here is a list of 10 facts about Merton

  • Name: Paul Merton
  • Age: 67 Years Old.
  • Birthday: July 9
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
  • Nationality: English
  • Occupation: Actor, writer,  radio/television presenter, and mind-boggling, comedian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Net worth: $1 Million – $5 Million

Paul Merton Age

Paul Merton is 67 years old, he was born July 9, 1957, in Parsons Green, London, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on 9 July every year and his birth sign is Cancer.

Paul Merton Height

Paul Merton stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall. 

Paul Merton Weight

Merton has a moderate weight. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Early Life and Education

Merton was born July 9, 1957, in Parsons Green, London, United Kingdom to Albert Martin (father), and Mary Ann Power (mother). Merton lived in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham until 8 years old. He attended St Teresa’s, Morden, and St Thomas’s School, Fulham.

Merton then proceeded to Wimbledon College, a Jesuit-run secondary school that was once a grammar school and had just become a comprehensive. He passed A-levels in English and History. After completing school, Merton worked at the Tooting employment office as a clerical officer for three years. At the age of 19, he auditioned for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Rise to Fame

Merton rose to fame in 1988 for his breakthrough role as a television performer with Channel 4’s improvised comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, which moved to TV from BBC Radio 4, he had earlier performed on the channel’s Saturday Live and emcee its series Comedy Wavelength in 1987. Merton remained on Whose Line until 1993.

Paul Merton Family, Parents

Merton was born and raised in Parson Green by Albert Martin (father), and Mary Ann Power (mother). His father was an English Anglican who worked as a train driver on the London Underground, while his mother was an Irish Roman Catholic who worked as a medical nurse.

It was disclosed on Who Do You Think You Are? that Merton’s maternal grandfather, James Power, was from Passage East in County Waterford and served in the British Army in the First World War. However, he left to join the Irish Republican Army as a 1st lieutenant in the East Waterford Brigade during the Irish War of Independence.

Paul Merton Wife

Merton is happily married to his lovely wife Suki Webster, his fellow improviser. The couple had their wedding in 2009, in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones. The family lives in Sudbury, Suffolk.

Merton was earlier wedded to Sarah Parkinson unofficially in service in the Maldives in 2000. They officially matched in 2003 but she passed away from breast cancer on September 23, 2003.

Merton’s first wife was Caroline Quentin, a broadcaster and TV presenter from Surrey, English. They met in 1995 when Merton and Quentin Quentin did a three-month run of The Live Bed Show in London, and Parkinson was Quentin’s understudy. However, The couple revealed their separation in April 1997 followed by divorce in 1998.

Paul Merton Children

There is no provided information about his children, this information will be updated soon. Furthermore, he has spoken widely about his decision not to have any children with his current wife.

Paul Merton Net worth

Paul Merton net worth is estimated to be between $1 million – $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Comedian. Through his various sources of income, Merton has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Paul.

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Paul Merton Bio.

  • Full Names: Paul James Martin 
  • Popular As: Comedian
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Actor, Writer, Comedian, Radio, and TV presenter
  • Nationality: English
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age: 67 Years Old.
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer.
  • Date of Birth: July 9, 1957
  • Place of Birth: Parsons Green, London, United Kingdom
  • Birthday: July 9

Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Grey
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Chest Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Albert Martin
  • Mother: Mary Ann Power
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Suki Webster (m. 2009)
  • Children: Not Available

Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Comedian, Actor, Radio, and TV Presenter

‘This is me…Paul Merton’

Merton gave his one-hour South Bank Show special which overlapped with his first stand-up tour in 10 years, and ‘this is me…Paul Merton’. The show charted his starts in the comedy business, the development of his improvisational skills, the favor of Have I Got News For You, and his mental breakdown.

In 2007 Merton represented a four-part travel documentary, which was broadcast on Five, Paul in China. His second travel series, Paul Merton in India was transmitted on October 8, 2008, on the same channel. A third series, Paul Merton in Europe started broadcasting on January 11, 2010, again on Five.

In 2015 Merton was commissioned by More4 to present Paul Merton’s Secret Stations, a travel documentary series about some of Britain’s little-used request stop railway stations inspired by travel writer Dixe Wills’ book Tiny Stations.

Thank God You’re Here (British TV series)

In 2008 Merton hosted the British version of ‘Thank God You’re Here’. In 2009, he directed as well as presented a documentary on the British movies of Alfred Hitchcock, in a series of star-presented documentaries on BBC Four. In May 2010, Merton temporarily co-presented The One Show for 2 weeks on Thursdays after Adrian Chiles left the show.

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