Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer, Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Whitestone, Devon, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christopher Anthony John Martin | ||
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| Famous For | Being a member of the band Coldplay | ||
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces | ||
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| Hometown | Whitestone, Devon, England | ||
| School | Exeter Cathedral School, Sherborne School | ||
| College/University | University College London | ||
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| Religion | Omnism | ||
| Ethnicity | English | ||
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian | ||
| Political Inclination | British Conservative Party | ||
| Hobby | Listening to Music |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 186 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Medium Blond |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Honours in Greek and Latin | First-class honours in Ancient World Studies, Greek, and Latin |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | In a relationship |
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Relationships & More
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| Marriage Date | 5/12/2003 |
| Divorce Date | 14/07/2016 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Gwyneth Paltrow (Actress, divorced) | ||||
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Career
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| Controversy | He was involved in a controversy in 2016 during his concert in India. Indian National Congress Leader, Nawab Malik, accused him of hurting sentiments of the Indians and disrespecting the Indian Flag when a video showcased of him with the Indian Flag; hanging from his back pocket. |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Chicken and Dumplings |
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| Favourite Band(s) | U2 and Take That |
| Favourite Singer(s) | Morten Harket, Richard Ashcroft |
| Favourite Song | Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve |
| Favourite Actor | Simon Pegg |
| Favourite Football Club | Arsenal |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Audi A8, Range Rover, Jeep Wrangler |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born into a musical environment with a mother who was a music teacher and skilled in multiple instruments. | |
| 2. He is the eldest among his four siblings. | |
| 3. At 11 years old, he formed his first band, "The Rocking Honkies," with his school friend, James. | |
| 4. He later attended Sherborne School in Dorset and met Phil Harvey, who would become his band's manager. | |
| 5. He graduated with first-class honors from University College London in Ancient World Studies, Greek, and Latin, where he met Jonny Buckland and Will Champion. | |
| 6. Alongside Buckland, Champion, and Guy Berryman, he founded the band Starfish, later renamed Coldplay. | |
| 7. In 2000, Coldplay released their debut album, "Parachutes," which included hit singles and won a Grammy Award. | |
| 8. Their second album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head," earned domestic and international recognition. | |
| 9. In 2002, he embarked on a solo career collaborating with various artists. | |
| 10. He married Gwyneth Paltrow in a private ceremony in December 2003. | |
| 11. Their daughter, Apple Blythe Alison Martin, was born in May 2004. | |
| 12. He was named the World's Sexiest Vegetarian by PETA in 2005 but later stopped being vegetarian. | |
| 13. Their son, Moses Bruce Anthony Martin, was born in April 2006, inspired by a song Chris wrote for Gwyneth. | |
| 14. His solo career gained popularity in 2006-2007 with collaborations with Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Michael Stipe. | |
| 15. He and Paltrow separated in 2014 and officially divorced in 2016. | |
| 16. In 2016, he performed at the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai alongside Bollywood stars. | |
| 17. He has appeared in TV shows and movies, including an episode of Modern Family. | |
| 18. He is good friends with actor Simon Pegg and has reciprocal godparenting arrangements with him. |