Chris Martin is an English musician, singer and songwriter best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the pop rock band Coldplay, whose first album, Parachutes, has sold in excess of 5 million copies worldwide, and won a Grammy. Born Christopher Anthony John Martin in Whitestone, Devon, United Kingdom, he is the son of Anthony Martin, a retired accountant, and Alison Martin, a music teacher. He has four younger siblings. He married actress Gwyneth Paltrow in 2003, and the couple had a daughter and a son before getting divorced in 2016.
Chris Martin
Chris Martin Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 2 March 1977
Birth Place: Whitestone, Devon, United Kingdom
Birth Name: Christopher Anthony John Martin
Nickname: Chris, Coldplay
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Occupation: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record producer, Philanthropist
Nationality: British
Race/Ethnicity: White/English
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Chris Martin Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 183 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 83 kg
Height in Feet: 6′ 1″
Height in Meters: 1.86 m
Chest: 42 in (107 cm)
Biceps: 14 in (35.5 cm)
Waist: 35 in (89 cm)
Shoe Size: 10.5 (US)
Chris Martin Family Details:
Father: Anthony Martin (Retired Accountant)
Mother: Alison Martin (Music Teacher)
Spouse: Gwyneth Paltrow (m. 2003-2016)
Children: Moses Martin (Son), Apple Martin (Daughter)
Siblings: Nicola Martin (Sister), Richard Martin (Brother), Alex Martin (Brother)
Chris Martin Education:
Sherborne School, University College London
Music Career:
Active from: 1996–present
Genre: Alternative rock, post-Britpop
Labels: Parlophone, Capitol, Atlantic Records
Instruments: Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, clarinet, piano, keyboards, harmonica, mandolin, glockenspiel, organ, percussion, trumpet
Associated acts: Coldplay, Avicii
Chris Martin Facts:
*He is the oldest of five children.
*He is a vegetarian.
*He didn’t lose his virginity until he was 22 due to some religious issues.
*His song “Fix You” was his wife Gwyneth Paltrow.
*He is a big fan of Echo & The Bunnymen.
*He was voted as “World’s Sexiest Vegetarian” by PETA.