- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 6, 1966
- Place of Birth
- St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK
Rick Astley
Richard Paul Astley (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, radio DJ and podcaster. He gained fame through his association with the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, releasing the 1987 album Whenever You Need Somebody, which sold 15 million copies worldwide and was certified Platinum by both the BPI and the RIAA. His debut single "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No. 1 hit in more than 25 countries, winning the 1988 Brit Award for Best British Single. The song also stayed at the top of the UK chart for five weeks in 1987 and was the best-selling single of that year. His 1988 single "Together Forever" also topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and was one of his eight songs to reach the UK Singles Chart Top 10. In 1988, Astley followed up his debut album with Hold Me in Your Arms which achieved Platinum and Gold certifications internationally. The lead single "She Wants to …
Filmography
Rick Astley - Live at Kendal Calling 2023
movieRick Astley - Live at Kendal Calling 2023
2024 · Self
movieRick Astley Rocks New Year's Eve
2023 · Self
movieRick Astley: Radio 2 in the Park
2023 · Self
movieStock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop
2023 · Self
tvStock Aitken Waterman: Legends of Pop
2023 · Self
tvSunday with Laura Kuenssberg
2022
movieМУЗ КЛИПЫ 80х
2021 · Self - singer (archive footage)
movieМУЗ КЛИПЫ 80х
2020 · Self - singer (archive footage)
movieGary Barlow's Night At The Museum
2020 · Self
movieThe BRITs at 40
2020 · Self
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
movieFoo Fighters - Reading Festival
2019 · Self
movieRick Astley BBC Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park
2018 · Self
movieKylie Minogue: BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
2018 · Self
movieRick Astley - Berlin Live
2016 · Self
tvMichael McIntyre's Big Show
2016 · Self - Performer
movieRick Astley Festival de Viña del Mar
2016 · Self
Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
moviePeter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
2015 · Self
tvBerlin Live
2011 · Self
The Michael Ball Show
tvThe Michael Ball Show
2010 · Self
tvLive from Studio Five
2009 · Self
tvBritain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice
2008 · Self
tvCelebrity Juice
2008 · Self
movieRick Astley: Artist Collection
2007 · Self (archive footage)
tvThe Graham Norton Show
2007 · Self
tvEl hormiguero
2006 · Self - Guest
movieCashback
2004 · Music
Starnacht am Wörthersee
tvStarnacht am Wörthersee
2000 · Self
Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show
tvMillionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show
1998 · Self
tvLeute heute
1997 · Self
tvLater... with Jools Holland
1992 · Self
tvMorgenmagazin
1992 · Self
movieAmnesty International's Big 30
1991 · Self
tvStars 90
1990 · Self
movieThe Prince's Trust Rock Gala
1990 · Self (archive footage)
moviePrince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3
1988 · Self
movieSid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express
1988 · Self
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
tvSmash Hits Poll Winners Party
1988 · Self
Daytime Live
tvDaytime Live
1987
tvGoing Live!
1987 · Self
tvSacrée soirée
1987 · Self
tvThe BRIT Awards
1977 · Self
tvTop of the Pops
1964 · Self
tvViña del Mar International Song Festival
1963 · Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Late Late Show
1962 · Self
Never Gonna Give You Up
movieNever Gonna Give You Up
— · Rick Astley
tvBBC Radio 2 Piano Room
— · Self