Ben Gibbard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ben Gibbard
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 11, 1976(1976-08-11)
Age	48
Birthplace	Bremerton
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington State
Horoscope	Leo

Ben Gibbard Biography

Ben Gibbard is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on August 11, 1976 in Bremerton, Washington State, United States. Frontman and singer of the indie rock group Death Cab for Cutie. He also launched the band’s side project The Postal Service, releasing the critically acclaimed album from 2003 Give Up.

He played a small role in the movie Brief Interviews With Hideous Men written by He had a minor role in the film Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, directed by John Krasinski..

Gibbard was born to Allen and Margaret (Flach) Gibbard in Bremerton, Washington. His father was in the Navy and the family moved around the country, including spending time in Northern Virginia before returning back to Washington state. Gibbard spent his formative years there during the time of the grunge music explosion in the early 1990s. He graduated from Olympic High School in 1994, and studied environmental chemistry at Western Washington University. He was raised Roman Catholic and referred to himself as “this indoctrinated Catholic even though I haven’t been to church of my own volition in 10 or 15 years now.”

While performing guitar in the band Pinwheel in 1996, Gibbard recorded a demo cassette under the moniker Death Cab for Cutie, titled You Can Play These Songs with Chords (1997). After receiving a positive response to the material, Gibbard expanded the project into a full band, with the addition of guitarist Chris Walla, bassist Nick Harmer and drummer Nathan Good. The following year, the band released its debut album, Something About Airplanes (1998), on Barsuk Records, and released its follow-up, We Have the Facts and We’re Voting Yes, in 2000.

He was wed to actress and singer He was married to actress and singer Zooey Deschanel from 2009 to 2012. from 2009 until 2012.

Ben Gibbard Net Worth

Ben Gibbard is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Gibbard 's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Western Washington University where he did his engineering studies.

He has written pieces on homosexual rights in The Daily Beast.

Benjamin Gibbard (born August 11, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie, with which he has recorded nine studio albums, and as one half of the electronica act the Postal Service. Gibbard released his debut solo album, Former Lives, in 2012, and a collaborative studio album, One Fast Move or I’m Gone (2009), with Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt’s Jay Farrar.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ben Gibbard height 6 ft 2 in Ben weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ben Gibbard Dating?

According to our records, Ben Gibbard married to Rachel Demy , Zooey Deschanel. As of December 1, 2023, Ben Gibbard’s is not dating anyone.

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Gibbard became engaged to actress and musician Zooey Deschanel in 2008. The couple married in September 2009 near Seattle, Washington. They announced their separation on November 1, 2011. Deschanel filed for divorce on December 27, 2011, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce became final on December 12, 2012. Gibbard later married photographer and tour manager Rachel Demy on October 21, 2016 in Seattle, Washington.

Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ben Gibbard celebrates birthday on August 11 of every year.

In November 2014, Gibbard appeared as a guest on the Foo Fighters’ eighth studio album Sonic Highways.

Why is it called Death Cab for Cutie?

Band name. Gibbard took the band name from the song “Death Cab for Cutie” , which was written by Neil Innes and Vivian Stanshall and recorded by their group the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. The song is a track on the Bonzo’s 1967 debut album, Gorilla, and was performed by them in the Beatles film Magical Mystery Tour.

How old is Benjamin Gibbard?

46 years (August 11, 1976)

Where is Benjamin Gibbard from?

Bremerton, WA

Are Chris Walla and Ben Gibbard friends?

Chris Walla and Ben Gibbard like one another and have mutual respect but are no longer close friends. During the last few years of Walla being in Death Cab for Cutie, their relationship became strained, and that disconnect only increased after Walla’s departure.

Who is Ben Gibbard's wife?

Wife