Andrew Ridgeley

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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.

IMDB Wikipedia $25 Million 1963 1963-01-26 Albert Ridgeley Andrew Andrew John Ridgeley Andrew Ridgeley Andrew Ridgeley Net Worth Andrew Ridgley British Bushey Meads School Environmentalist George Michael Guitarist January 26 Jennifer Ridgeley Keren Woodward Paul Ridgeley Ridgeley Singer Singer-songwriter Singers United Kingdom Windlesham

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
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