Who Is Cliff Richard?, Age, Career, Albums, Films, Awards, Family, Net Worth: Cliff Richard, also known as Harry Rodger Webb is an Indian-born British singer and actor.
He developed a passion for singing at a younger age, has been consistent throughout his career, and has become one of the most sought-after acts.
Born on Sunday, October 14, 1940, in Lucknow, India, Cliff Richard is an English singer who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship.
He has released several songs and albums including; Clif, When In Rome, Kinda Latin, Small Corners, Silver, Love Is Forever, Stronger, and Rise Up, just to mention a few.
He’s best known for selling over 21.5 million singles in the United Kingdom becoming the 3rd-top-selling artist in UK Singles Chart history, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Richard has sold over 250 million records worldwide making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
More than 130 of his singles, albums, and EPs have reached the UK Top 20, more than any other artist.
Richard has had 67 UK top ten singles, the second-highest total for an artist. He holds the record as one of two acts to make the UK singles charts in all of its first six decades (1950s–2000s).
He has achieved 14 UK No. 1 singles and is the only singer to have had a No. 1 single in the UK in each of five consecutive decades.
He also had four UK Christmas No. 1 singles, two of which were as a solo artist; “Mistletoe and Wine” and “Saviour’s Day”.
In Canada, he had a successful period in the early 1960s, the late 1970s and early 1980s, with some releases certified gold and platinum
In a career spanning 65 years, Richard has amassed several gold and platinum discs and awards, including two Ivor Novello Awards and three Brit Awards.
Richard has starred in several movies including; Serious Charge, Expresso Bongo, Summer Holiday, Finders Keepers, Two A Penny, Take Me High, and Run For Your Wife, among others.
Cliff Richard Age
Cliff Richard celebrated his 83rd birthday in October this year (2023). He was born on October 14, 1940 in Lucknow, India.
Cliff Richard Height & Weight
Cliff Richard has a great physique. He’s a tall gentleman who stands at a height of 1.79 m and weighs around 80 kg
Cliff Richard Parents
Cliff Richard is the son of Rodger Oscar Webb (father) and Dorothy Marie Dazely (mother). His father died at age 56. He was a manager for a catering contractor that serviced Indian Railways. His mother also died in 2007 of Alzheimer’s disease.
Cliff Richard Wife
According to several online reports, SCliff Richard has never been married. However, he dated several women including Jackie Irving, Sue Barker, Olivia Newton-John, and Delia Wicks, who was his first girlfriend.
Cliff Richard Children
At the time of this writing, the 82-year-old musician had no children. In one of his interviews, he indicated that not being a father has ‘never bothered him. He said that, while he believes he would have been a good father, he doesn’t regret his decision not to have children. There’s also no information as to whether he has an adopted child or not.
Cliff Richard Siblings
Cliff Richard is not the only child of his parents; Rodger Oscar Webb (father) and Dorothy Marie Dazely (mother). The Indian-born British singer and actor grew up with three other siblings; Jacqueline Ann Webb (born in 1947), Donella Webb (born in 1943), and Joan Webb (born in 1950)
Cliff Richard Net Worth
As of October 2023, Cliff Richard has a net worth of around $120 million. He has accrued such fortune from his career as a singer and actor. Richard has been at the top of the music world for almost 60 years.
Cliff Richard Albums
Cliff Richard has served the music community with over forty (40) albums which include;
- 1959: Cliff
- 1959: Cliff Sings
- 1960: Me and My Shadows
- 1961: Listen to Cliff!
- 1961: 21 Today
- 1961: The Young Ones
- 1962: 32 Minutes and 17 Seconds with Cliff Richard
- 1963: Summer Holiday
- 1963: When in Spain
- 1964: Wonderful Life
- 1964: Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
- 1965: Cliff Richard
- 1965: When in Rome
- 1965: Love is Forever
- 1966: Kinda Latin
- 1966: Finders Keepers
- 1967: Cinderella
- 1967: Don’t Stop Me Now!
- 1967: Good News
- 1968: Established 1958
- 1969: Sincerely
- 1970: About That Man
- 1970: Tracks ‘n Grooves
- 1973: Take Me High
- 1974: 31 February Street
- 1976: I’m Nearly Famous
- 1977: Every Face Tells a Story
- 1978: Small Corners
- 1978: Green Light
- 1979: Thank You Very Much
- 1979: Rock ‘n’ Roll Juvenile
- 1980: I’m No Hero
- 1981: Wired for Sound
- 1982: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
- 1983: Dressed for the Occasion
- 1983: Silver
- 1984: The Rock Connection
- 1987: Always Guaranteed
- 1989: Stronger
- 1990: From a Distance: The Event
- 1991: Together with Cliff Richard
- 1993: The Album
- 1995: Songs from Heathcliff
- 1998: Real as I Wanna Be
- 2001: Wanted
- 2003: Cliff at Christmas
- 2004: Something’s Goin’ On
- 2006: Two’s Company
- 2007: Love… The Album
- 2009: Reunited – Cliff Richard and The Shadows
- 2010: Bold as Brass
- 2011: Soulicious
- 2013: The Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll Songbook
- 2016: Just… Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll
- 2018: Rise Up
- 2020: Music… The Air That I Breathe
- 2022: Christmas with Cliff
Cliff Richard Films
Cliff Richard has starred in several films as well as television series including;
- 1959: Serious Charge
- 1960: Expresso Bongo
- 1961: The Young Ones (aka It’s Wonderful to be Young)
- 1963: Summer Holiday
- 1964: Wonderful Life (aka Swingers’ Paradise)[183]
- 1966: Finders Keepers
- 1966: Thunderbirds Are Go (voice as a singing marionette)
- 1968: Two a Penny
- 1970: His Land
- 1972: The Case (features Olivia Newton-John)
- 1973: Take Me High
- 2012: Run for Your Wife (cameo role as a busker)
Cliff Richard Awards
Cliff Richard is a recipient of several awards including
Brit Awards
- 1977: Best British male solo artist
- 1982: Best British male solo artist
- 1989: Lifetime achievement: Outstanding contribution to music (excluded the Shadows)
TV Times
- 1980: Most Exciting Male Singer on TV
- 1987: Best Male Singer
- 1989: Favourite Singer
The Sun Reader Polls
- 1970: Male Pop Personality
- 1971: Top Male Pop Personality
- 1972: Top Male Pop Personality
Melody Maker
- 1959: Best Male Singer
- 1960: Top British Male Singer
- 1962: The Emen Award: Top male singer
- 1962: Top British Male Singer
- 1962: Top single of the year: “The Young Ones”
- 1963: Best Male Singer
- 1964: Best Male Singer
- 1965: Best UK Male Singer
- 1967: Top Male Singer
Disc & Music Echo
- 1967: Best-Dressed Male
- 1968: Best-Dressed Male
- 1969: Best-Dressed Male
- 1970: Top British Male Singer
- 1970: Best-Dressed Male
- 1970: Mr. Valentine
- 1971: Mr. Valentine
Bravo Magazine (West Germany)
- 1964: Best Male Singer: Gold
- 1964: Year End Singles Charts: 1. “Sag ‘no’ Zu Ihm” (“Don’t talk to him”)
- 1965: Best Male Singer: Gold
- 1980: Top International Male Singer
Melody Maker
- 1959: Best Male Singer
- 1960: Top British Male Singer
- 1962: The Emen Award: Top male singer
- 1962: Top British Male Singer
- 1962: Top single of the year: “The Young Ones”
- 1963: Best Male Singer
- 1964: Best Male Singer
- 1965: Best UK Male Singer
- 1967: Top Male Singer
Ivor Novello
- 1968: Most Performed Work: “Congratulations” by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter
- 1970: Outstanding Services to Music
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