Jerry Building: Unholy Relics of Nazi Germany (1994) as Composer
Short Info
Spouse
Dolores Baker
Fact
He had 4 Top 20 hits during the 80s - including a no.1 hit
Paul Hardcastle is an English composer, musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his 1985 hit single “19”, which topped the charts in several countries.
Hardcastle was born in London, England, on 10 December 1957. His father was a jazz musician, and his mother was a singer. Hardcastle was exposed to music at an early age and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later took up the drums and began playing in bands during his teenage years.
Hardcastle’s first major success came with his 1985 single “19”, which topped the charts in several countries. The song was inspired by the Vietnam War, and its success led to Hardcastle being nominated for a Grammy Award.
Hardcastle has released a number of albums and singles over the years, both as a solo artist and as a member of the band The Jazzmasters. He has also composed music for film and television, including the theme tune for the UK version of the reality TV show Big Brother.
Hardcastle has been married twice and has four children. His first marriage was to singer Hazel O’Connor, with whom he had two sons. His second marriage is to actress Claire Stansfield, with whom he has two daughters.
Hardcastle is a keen golfer and has a handicap of two. He is also a fan of Formula One racing and is a shareholder in the Williams team.
Hardcastle’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million.
General Info
Full Name
Paul Hardcastle
Profession
Composer, Music Producer, Songwriter, Radio personality, Multi-instrumentalist
Nationality
British
Family
Spouse
Dolores Baker
Accomplishments
Nominations
Brit Award for British Single, Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance, Soul Train Music Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)
It was great getting limos and I flew to the States on Concorde. I performed at the Montreal Pop Festival after Queen and Genesis, so I was hanging backstage with Freddie Mercury and Phil Collins. But the party lifestyle wasn't for me.
Facts
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Fact
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He had 4 Top 20 hits during the 80s - including a no.1 hit
Movies
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The IT Crowd
2006
TV Series music - 1 episode
Get Up, Stand Up
TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003
Spice World
1997
performer: "Charlie's Angels" / performer: "Wonder Woman" - as Paul
Valentina
1989
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
When the Wind Blows
1986
performer: "The Shuffle" / producer: "The Shuffle" / writer: "The Shuffle"
Emu's All Live Pink Windmill Show
1986
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Top of the Pops
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1985 writer - 1 episode, 1985
EastEnders
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1985 writer - 1 episode, 1985