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Michael Bolton

American singer-songwriter
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Michael Bolton was born on February 26, 1953, in New Haven [1][2] and is a citizen of the United States . He is known for his work as a film producer, singer, songwriter, singer-songwriter, and actor [1]. His musical style is associated with the pop rock genre .

Bolton has received several honors, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Grammy Awards . He was also a member of the band Blackjack .

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Native language: English[10]
  • Occupation: musician[11]
  • Award received: Ellis Island Medal of Honor[12], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13], Grammy Awards[14]
  • Member of: Blackjack[15]
  • Religion or worldview: Judaism[16]
  • Influenced by: Otis Redding[17], Ray Charles[18], Steve Winwood[19], Four Tops[20], Marvin Gaye[21], Joe Cocker[22], Bill Withers[23], Michael McDonald[24], Jimmy Ruffin[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Ancestral home: Russia[27]
  • Genre: pop rock[28]
  • Record label: RCA Records[29], Columbia Records[30], Concord Records[31]
  • Discography: Michael Bolton discography[32]
  • Commons category: Michael Bolton[33]
  • Voice type: tenor[34]
  • Residence: Westport[35]
  • Family name: Bolotin[36], Bolton[37]
  • Given name: Michael[38]
  • Pseudonym: Michael Bolton[39]
  • Official website: http://www.michaelbolton.com/[40], http://www.michaelbolton.com[41]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Michael Bolton[42]
  • Instrument: guitar[43], voice[44]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
  • Birth name: Michael Bolotin[46]
  • Number of children: 3[47]
  • Start of work period: 1975[48]

Why It Matters

Michael Bolton has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Michael Bolton born?

Michael Bolton was born in New Haven[2].

What did Michael Bolton do for work?

Michael Bolton worked as a film producer[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], singer-songwriter[6], and actor[7].

What awards did Michael Bolton receive?

Honors received include Ellis Island Medal of Honor[12], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13], and Grammy Awards[14].

Related Entities

Bill Withers Columbia Records Joe Cocker Marvin Gaye Nicollette Sheridan Otis Redding Ray Charles RCA Records Russia Steve Winwood United States

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [38] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  40. [41] ↑ . Giphy. wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 18w ago · Infovarius · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Bolotin, Bolton
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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