Ricky Wilson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ricky Wilson
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Jan 17, 1978(1978-01-17)
Age	46
Birthplace	Keighley
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Capricorn

Ricky Wilson Biography

Ricky Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on January 17, 1978 in Keighley, England, United Kingdom. Lead vocalist for the indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs who became a coach on The Voice (UK) in 2013.

He replaced Danny O’Donoghue as a host on The Voice (UK).

He attended Leeds Grammar School after Ghyll Royd primary school, and later attended Leeds Metropolitan University and completed his BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Arts and Design in 2000 before undertaking his master’s degree in Art and Design. He then taught at Leeds College of Art and Design for a year before the band’s big break.

Wilson has twice been a guest on the BBC Two television show, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, firstly in 2005 as a panellist and then as a guest host in 2006. He also featured on the panel of the BBC Television comedy series, Shooting Stars, in 2009. In 2008, he appeared in Peter Kay’s talent show parody, Peter Kay’s Britain’s Got the Pop Factor… and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice, in a duet with the show’s protagonist, Geraldine McQueen. Wilson had a minor role in St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold, as the rock star boyfriend of Sarah Harding’s character, Roxy. Wilson stated on his Radio X show that he was cast to appear in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 fronting a wizard band made up of actual musicians. When the band was replaced with CGI instruments, he was invited instead to appear in a background role as Dirk Cresswell in a scene at the Ministry of Magic. Between November 2012 and January 2013, Wilson took on the role of the Artilleryman in the staged musical, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds – The New Generation. Wilson and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix wrote and performed the theme tune for Zig and Zag. Wilson joined new radio station Radio X in September 2015. He currently presents the Sunday morning show from 11 am to 2 pm.

He was born in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England. He was in a longterm relationship with Lesley Williams until their split in 2015.

Ricky Wilson Net Worth

Ricky Wilson is one of the richest Rock Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ricky Wilson 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He previously played in a band called Runston Parva before the formation of the Kaiser Chiefs in 1996.

He has appeared on both the small and large screens. He was a guest on the shows Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Shooting Stars, Peter Kay’s Britain’s Got the Pop Factor… and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice and had a background role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.

Charles Richard Wilson (born 17 January 1978) is an English singer-songwriter, and the frontman of five-piece band Kaiser Chiefs. Before the formation of the band, in 2003, Wilson was a member of the band Runston Parva (later known as Parva), which consisted of members of Kaiser Chiefs. On 19 September 2013, Wilson was confirmed as a coach on The Voice UK. He was the winning coach for both the fourth and fifth series of the show, being the only coach to win two years consecutively. Wilson left the show after three series, following the show’s move to ITV.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ricky Wilson height 5 ft 10 in Ricky weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ricky Wilson Dating?

According to our records, Ricky Wilson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ricky Wilson’s is not dating anyone.

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In October 2015, Wilson became the host of Sky 1’s music and comedy panel show Bring the Noise. He appeared on the show opposite former The X Factor judge and the Pussy Cat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, stand up comedian Joel Dommett, rapper Tinie Tempah and comedian Katherine Ryan. However, in April 2016, it was announced that the show had been cancelled after just one series due to declining ratings.

Facts & Trivia

Ricky Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Ricky Wilson celebrates birthday on January 17 of every year.

In 2018, Ricky became patron of MAS Records, part of Kidderminster College, alongside Robert Plant.

Top Facts about Ricky Wilson

1. Charles Richard Wilson was born in Keighley, West Yorkshire in 1978.
2. He completed his BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Arts and Design and his master’s degree in Art and Design.
3. He was a member of the band Runston Parva, which re-formed as Parva, with the addition of Simon Rix and Nick Baines.
4. In 2013, Wilson became a coach on The Voice UK, being the winning coach for both the fourth and fifth series.
5. He briefly hosted the Sunday show on Radio X and was the host for Bring the Noise.
6. Wilson won the Shockwaves NME Award for Best Dressed Person in 2006.
7. He was involved in a hit and run accident in Leeds in 2006.
8. He began a relationship with Grace Zito in 2015 and the couple became engaged in April 2018 and married in June 2021.
9. The band are supporters of Amnesty International and Nordoff-Robbins music therapy.
10. Wilson has appeared as a panellist on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and the BBC Television comedy series, Shooting Stars.
11. He took part on The Masked Singer as “Phoenix” in 2023, finishing in second place.
12. Wilson presented an art episode of CBBC series Celebrity Supply Teacher in 2020.
13. He went on to host Ricky Wilson’s Art Jam on CBBC in 2021.
14. He presented two series of Ricky Wilson’s Rock And Roll Classics on BBC Radio in 2021 and 2022.
15. He became the host of the Virgin Radio UK Drivetime show in 2023.

Who does Ricky Wilson play in Harry Potter?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) – Ricky Wilson as Dirk Cresswell – IMDb.

Does Ricky Wilson have a child?

Do Grace Zito and Ricky Wilson have kids? Currently, the couple do not have children. However, they do have a pet labradoodle called Norman Reedus, which is named after an actor from The Walking Dead. They got the dog back in 2016.

Where is Ricky Wilson now?

Kaiser Chiefs singer Ricky Wilson has moved back to his home in London after a year of living with in-laws in Doncaster. The Yorkshire singer recently revealed he’d been living in Mexborough while his home in the capital was being renovated.

How old is Ricky from Kaiser Chiefs?

44 years (January 17, 1978)

Was Richard Wilson in Harry Potter?

Ricky Wilson is a English musician best known as the lead singer of the alternative band Kaiser Chiefs. He appeared as an Extra in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. IMDb lists Dirk Cresswell as the character Wilson played, however Wilson himself has denied this.