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Andrew Ridgeley Wiki Biography
Andrew John Ridgeley was born on 26th January 1963, in Windlesham, Surrey, England, and is a retired musician, singer and songwriter, best known to the world as a part of the pop duo Wham!, alongside George Michael. They released three studio albums – “Fantastic” (1983), and “Make It Big” (1984) – before they broke up. Andrew`s career was active from 1982 until 1991.
Have you ever wondered how rich Andrew Ridgeley is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Andrew`s net worth is as high as $25 million, earned through his successful musical career. After Wham! broke up, Andrew released one solo album “Son of Albert” (1990), which also improved his wealth.
Andrew, of mixed heritage since his father, Albert is of Italian and Egyptian ancestry, grew up in Bushey, Herfordshire, where he went to the Bushey Meads School. George Michael enrolled at the same school, and the two immediately hit it off. Before they formed Wham!, they played in numerous bands and groups, but without any major success. They recorded a demo, and send it to the Innervision Records, however, they left the label after the first album.
Soon after, Wham! Signed with CBS, and the rest is history; their first album came out in 1983, entitled “Fantastic”, it topped the UK charts, while it achieved triple platinum status in the UK and gold status in US, which not only increased Andrew`s net worth, but also encouraged the two to continue making music. The next year their second album came out, entitled “Make It Big”, and indeed it was big; the album topped charts in several countries, including UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, Norway, Switzerland and US. Furthermore, the album achieved four times platinum status in the UK, six times platinum in Canada and US, while in Germany it reached gold certification, which increased Andrew’s net worth significantly.
However, after a while, Michael and Andrew began to differ in music genres, and the break-up was inevitable. Nevertheless, they recorded one more album before the official break up; it came out in 1986 under the title “Music from the Edge of Heaven”, which achieved platinum status in Canada and the US, increasing further Andrew’s net worth. The two held their last concert at Wembley in front of 72,000 people, a further boost to Andrew’s net worth.
After the disbandment, Ridgeley lived in Monaco for a while, and wanted to become a professional racer, but had little success in Formula Three motor racing, After that he found home in Los Angeles, and tried himself as an actor, but that also didn`t work out. Instead, he returned to England, where he lives today.
He continues to earn money form royalties, thanks to the immense popularity of Wham!, since they have sold over 25 million albums. He also still writes songs for various performers, although his name is largely unknown these days.
Regarding his personal life, Andrew is married to Keren Woodward with whom he has one child. Keren is also a musician, a member of the band Bananarama.
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Andrew Ridgeley Quick Info
Full Name | Andrew Ridgeley |
Net Worth | $25 Million |
Date Of Birth | January 26, 1963 |
Place Of Birth | Windlesham, United Kingdom |
Profession | Singer-songwriter |
Education | Bushey Meads School |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Keren Woodward |
Parents | Jennifer Ridgeley, Albert Ridgeley |
Siblings | Paul Ridgeley |
Nicknames | Andrew Ridgley , Ridgeley, Andrew , Andrew John Ridgeley |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1001770/ |
Allmusic | http://www.allmusic.com/artist/andrew-ridgeley-mn0000753621 |
Movies | Wham: The Best of Wham |
Andrew Ridgeley Important Facts
- Is of English, Italian and Egyptian ancestry.
- Spends his time surfing, motor racing and owning a restaurant, Bar 92. [2004]
- Still continues to record. [July 2001]
- Is a supporter of the activist group Surfers Against Sewage, which supports a ban on ocean dumping.
- He and George Michael wrote “Careless Whisper” on the back of a bus during their school days.
- Has no intention of returning to the music industry.
- Guitarist of 80s pop group Wham!
Andrew Ridgeley Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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EastEnders | 2001-2012 | TV Series writer – 5 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time Abridged | 2011 | TV Movie writer: “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2011 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Hot Tub Time Machine | 2010 | writer: “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
Loose Women | 2009 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
90210 | 2009 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Idols | 2008 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Deutschland sucht den Superstar | 2002-2008 | TV Series writer – 3 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Baby Mama | 2008 | writer: “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
Gossip Live in Liverpool | 2008 | Video documentary writer: “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
Idols! | 2007 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Idols | 2002-2007 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Patinando por un sueño | 2007 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Rats and Cats | 2007 | writer: “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
So You Wanna Be a Popstar | 2007 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
It Takes Two | 2007 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The South Bank Show | 2006 | TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Canadian Idol | 2006 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Dancing with the Stars | 2006 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The X Factor | 2005 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Karaoke Revolution Volume 3 | 2004 | Video Game “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
Australian Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Malaysian Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
SuperStar KZ | 2003 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Ídolos | 2003 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Pop Idol | 2003 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
American Idol | 2002 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
3rd Rock from the Sun | 1999 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Free Enterprise | 1998 | performer: “Shake” / writer: “Shake” | Soundtrack | |
A Night at the Roxbury | 1998 | “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
Sjans | 1992 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Stars in Their Eyes | 1991 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Perfect | 1985 | writer: “Wham Rap Enjoy What You Do!” – as Andrew Ridgely | Soundtrack | |
Knight Rider | 1985 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Britain’s Got More Talent | 2016 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Deadpool | 2016 | writer: “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
Coronation Street | 2015 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
New Tricks | 2014 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Strictly Come Dancing | 2014 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 2014 | writer: “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
Tu cara me suena – Argentina | 2014 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Blended | 2014 | writer: “Careless Whisper” | Soundtrack | |
Dancing on Ice | TV Series performer – 3 episodes, 2014 writer – 1 episode, 2010 | Soundtrack | ||
Walulis sieht fern | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The X Factor Philippines | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The Filthy Frank Show | 2011-2012 | TV Series short writer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
I am Khama | 2019 | announced | Hambling (voice) | Actor |
Wham!: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go | 1984 | Video short | Andrew Andrew | Actor |
The Best of Wham! | 2000 | Video | Composer | |
George Michael: A Different Story | 2005 | Documentary thanks | Thanks | |
George Michael: Twenty Five | 2006 | Video | Himself | Self |
George Michael: A Different Story | 2005 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Best of Wham! | 2000 | Video | Himself | Self |
Power Vision – Pop Galerie | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Fantasy Football League | 1994 | TV Series | Himself – Guest Manager | Self |
Rock in Rio | 1991 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Support | Self |
Pero ¿esto qué es? | 1990 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Top of the Pops | 1986 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Wham! in China: Foreign Skies | 1986 | Documentary | Self | |
Wish You Were There | 1985 | Himself | Self | |
Live Aid | 1985 | TV Special documentary | Himself (as Wham!) | Self |
Wham!: The Video | 1985 | Video short | Himself | Self |
Wogan | 1984 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Pop Quiz | 1984 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Saturday Superstore | 1983 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
New American Bandstand 1965 | 1983 | TV Series | Himself (as Wham!) | Self |
Top of the Pops: The Story of 1983 | 2017 | TV Movie documentary | Himself – Wham! (as Wham!) | Archive Footage |
Top of the Pops: The Story of 1982 | 2016 | TV Movie documentary | Himself – Wham! | Archive Footage |
Dolezal Backstage | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Peter Andre’s Xmas Extravaganza Top 50 | 2014 | TV Movie | Himself | Archive Footage |
Video on Trial | 2006-2009 | TV Series | Himself – Accused / Himself – Wham! | Archive Footage |
The South Bank Show | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
25 Years of Smash Hits | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Memories of 1970-1991 | 1991 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Top of the Pops | 1985 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |