Roger Daltrey
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Roger Daltrey was born on March 1, 1944, in Hammersmith, United Kingdom. He is best known as a vocalist, though his career spans multiple roles including actor, singer, film producer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist. Daltrey pursued his education at Ark Acton Academy and has primarily worked within the rock music genre throughout his career.
Daltrey married Heather Daltrey in 1971, and they have remained married to the present day. Among his numerous honors, he has received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire, the Steiger Award, the James Joyce Awards, the Kennedy Center Honors, and was made a Knight Bachelor. He has held the position of Commander of the Order of the British Empire since 2004.
Key Facts
- Spouse: Heather Daltrey[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: guitarist[12], film actor[13], television actor[14], voice actor[15], rock musician[16], musician[17]
- Position held: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18]
- Educated at: Ark Acton Academy[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Steiger Award[21], James Joyce Awards[22], Kennedy Center Honors[23], Knight Bachelor[24]
- Member of: The Who[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Noble title: Knight Bachelor[27]
- Genre: rock music[28]
- Record label: Atco Records[29], Atlantic Records[30], Decca[31], Track Record[32]
- Discography: Roger Daltrey discography[33]
- Commons category: Roger Daltrey[34]
- Unmarried partner: Elisabeth Aronsson[35]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[36]
- Family name: Daltrey[37]
- Given name: Roger[38], Harry[39]
- Official website: http://www.thewho.com[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Roger Daltrey[41]
- Work location: United Kingdom[42]
- Honorific suffix: CBE[43]
- Instrument: guitar[44], harmonica[45], voice[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Topic has template: Template:Roger Daltrey[48]
Why It Matters
Roger Daltrey has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Roger Daltrey born?
Roger Daltrey was born in Hammersmith[2].
Who was Roger Daltrey married to?
Roger Daltrey's spouses include Heather Daltrey[9].
What did Roger Daltrey do for work?
Roger Daltrey worked as a vocalist[3], actor[4], singer[5], film producer[6], and singer-songwriter[7].
Where did Roger Daltrey go to school?
Roger Daltrey was educated at Ark Acton Academy[19].
What awards did Roger Daltrey receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Steiger Award[21], James Joyce Awards[22], and Kennedy Center Honors[23].