Gary Barlow
Date of birth: 1971-01-20
Place of birth: Frodsham, Cheshire, England, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Gaz, Take That
Biography
Gary Barlow OBE (born 20 January 1971) is an English songwriter, singer, record producer, and television personality. He is the lead singer of the pop group Take That. Barlow is one of the United Kingdom's most successful songwriters, having written thirteen number-one singles (ten with Take That, two solo, one with the Robbie Williams song "Candy") and twenty-four top-ten hits. As a solo artist, he has had three number-one singles, six top-ten singles and three number-one albums, and has additionally had seventeen top-five hits, twelve number-one singles and eight number-one albums with Take That. Barlow has also established himself as a talent show judge and television personality. He has judged on The X Factor UK (2011–2013), as well as Let It Shine (2017) and Walk the Line (2021). Barlow has received six Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the award for Outstanding Services to British Music. He has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) at the 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to the entertainment industry and charity. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Barlow as a solo artist has been certified for 1.1 million albums and 1.8 million singles in the UK. Gary Barlow was born on 20 January 1971 in Frodsham, Cheshire, the second son of Colin (died 15 October 2009) and Marjorie Barlow (née Cowan). He attended Weaver Vale Primary School and moved on to Frodsham High School in 1982. In Barlow's autobiography, he relates that his love of music began at an early age, and calls himself "one of those kids that's forever dancing in front of the TV looking at [his] reflection". He was heavily influenced by late 1970s and 1980s pop music. At age 10, after watching Depeche Mode perform on Top of the Pops, Barlow acquired his first keyboard; he practiced constantly thereafter. Barlow has also identified Trevor Horn, and future collaborators Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), as important early influences. He has credited Elton John with inspiring him to play the piano. The first CD he bought was by the Pet Shop Boys, who later supported Take That on the Progress Live tour in 2011. In 1986, when Barlow was 15 years old, he entered a BBC Pebble Mill at One Christmas song competition with "Let's Pray for Christmas". After reaching the semi-finals, he was invited to London's West Heath Studios to record his song. This inspired him to perform on the northern club circuit, singing cover versions and his own songs. Barlow's first performance was in Wales, at the Connah's Quay Labour Club in the late 1980s, and he was paid £18 per performance on Saturday evenings where he performed songs such as Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "The Power of Love" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. ... Source: Article "Gary Barlow" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Movie Credits
Take That: The Journey
2008-02-25
A documentary following Take That on their autumn 2007 Beautiful World tour.
The Royal Variety Performance 2020
2020-12-08
This year's performance was broadcast from Blackpool. Because of the Covid 19 pandemic this was a vi
Die Helene Fischer Show 2014
2014-12-25
The Coronation Concert
2023-05-07
Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings and many more p
Greatest Days
2023-06-16
Based on the Take That musical, five best friends have the night of their lives seeing their favouri
Gary Barlow On Her Majesty's Service
2012-06-25
On Her Majesty’s Service follows Gary Barlow as he embarks on a mission to record a special song to
Take That: Odyssey (Greatest Hits Live)
2019-04-12
Celebrating 30 incredible years in music, Take That's Greatest Hits Live Tour of 2019 represents a f
Take That: Come To Town
2008-12-07
British superstar band Take That presented their own TV show Take That Come to Town, a variety show
Take That: Where Did It All Go Right ?
2009-02-04
Documentary charting the rise, fall and meteoric rise again of superstar British boy band Take That.
Radio 2 In Concert Take That
2023-11-25
A special, intimate performance from Take That in the BBC Radio Theatre, the band’s first since 2014
Michael Bublé: Home for Christmas
2011-12-18
Michael Buble performs a selection of seasonal hits and other favorites from his Canadian mountain c
Gary Barlow: Since You Saw Him Last
2014-12-14
Gary Barlow performs 28 tracks on his 2014 ‘Since I Saw You Last’ Tour live from the Manchester Phon
When Corden Met Barlow
2014-05-05
James Corden and Gary Barlow head out on a road trip for this documentary, as James gets up close an
Party in the Park
2001-03-13
1. Man I Feel Like A Woman (Shania Twain) 2. You Are Still The One (Shania Twain) 3. Back For Good
Take That Live 2015
2015-06-19
An in-concert film of Take That performing live at The 02 in London on June 19, 2015.
Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan
2013-12-03
One of our biggest music stars Gary Barlow faces his toughest gig when he heads to the harsh terrain
Agnetha: ABBA & After
2013-06-09
Agnetha Fältskog’s extraordinary singing career began when she was only 15 years old. But in just tw
Take That: Progress Live
2011-11-20
This year Take That embarked on the biggest tour the UK and Ireland had ever seen breaking all previ
Take That: Look Back, Don't Stare
2010-11-13
A documentary telling the story of the newly reformed Take That. Global mega star 'Robbie Williams'
Take That: The Circus Live
2010-11-11
A concert tour video by reunited British boyband, Take That promoting their fifth studio album, The
Take That: The Ultimate Tour
2006-11-06
The Ultimate Tour is a reunion tour by British pop group, Take That. The tour, featuring four of the
Take That: For the Record
2006-04-24
The documentary reveals the untold stories and myths behind Take That, Britain's most successful boy
A Concert for Heroes
2010-09-12
An incredible line up of stars from the worlds of pop and comedy come together in a special concert
Robbie Williams: Take the Crown Live
2012-11-24
In November 2012, Robbie Williams performed three concerts at The O2 Arena in London as part of a pr
Robbie Williams: BRITs Icon
2016-12-04
Having already won 17 BRIT Awards as a solo artist and as part of Take That, Robbie Williams can now
Take That - Live at the Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2023
2023-12-17
Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball is the UK's biggest Christmas party! It's a concert held annually in D
Gary Barlow and Friends
2013-01-01
Gary Barlow is joined by some superstar friends including Peter Kay, James Corden, Mark Owen, JLS an
Gary Barlow: Live at Eden
2018-07-13
Gary Barlow performs at Cornwall's Eden Project. Gary and his ten-piece band perform songs including
Take That: In Session At Abbey Road
2009-11-25
Take That perform a selection of tracks from their 2008 album 'The Circus', as well as other hits in
Take That Live at Apple Music Festival
2015-09-20
An in-concert film of Take That performing live at the Apple Music Festival at The Roundhouse, Londo
Take That: Wonderland Live from the O2
2017-06-09
Celebrating the release of their eighth studio album Wonderland, Take That invite you to experience
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017-12-13
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by
Take That: The Party - Live at Wembley
1993-11-10
British boyband Take That's first concert tour in 1992/1993. Recorded live at Wembley Stadium.
Take That - Live in Berlin
1994-10-01
Take That's second concert tour. Recorded live in Berlin in 1994.
Take That - Hometown: Live at Manchester G-Mex
1995-08-14
Take That's third concert tour. Recorded live in Manchester.
Take That - Beautiful World Live
2008-02-25
Reformed boy band icons Take That return with songs from the album BEAUTIFUL WORLD and a plethora of
Take That: Nobody Else - The Movie
1995-11-20
Also known as Live At Earl's Court '95. British boyband Take That recorded live on their first tour
Take That & Party
1992-12-01
Take That's video accompaniment to their first album TAKE THAT & PARTY. Includes exclusive interview
Take That: Everything Changes
1994-08-01
Take That's video accompaniment to their second album EVERYTHING CHANGES. Includes exclusive intervi
Take That: Tape That
1994-02-02
Unofficial documentary about British boy-band Take That.
An Audience with Take That
2006-12-02
Exciting music and entertainment special that sees a celebrity-packed audience and millions of fans
Take That: We've Come a Long Way
2018-12-28
As Take That, one of Britain's most successful and best-loved bands, mark their 30th anniversary, th
An Evening with Take That
2017-04-08
A one-off performance by the band featuring a selection of new material and special versions of some
Take That Away!
1993-11-01
British boyband Take That's first ever documentary. Take a look into the lives of Take That whilst t
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
2012-08-12
The closing ceremony of the games of the XXXth Olympiad.
Take That : Greatest Hits Live
2019-06-08
Celebrating 30 incredible years, Take That are bringing their huge 2019 Greatest Hits tour to cinema
Take That: These Days On Tour
2015-12-22
Up close and personal with Take That - Gary, Howard and Mark open up about life on tour. The band ta
Take That: Live At Primavera, Madrid
2007-03-30
British superstar band Take That performed at the annual Madrid's Primavera Pop Music festival on 30
Take That - Never Forget - The Ultimate Collection
2005-09-14
Features 16 music videos, including all the number one hits, as well as live performances and behind
Gary Barlow Live
2013-03-17
Former Take That member Gary Barlow captured live in performance in his home town of Manchester in D
The Truth About Take That
2004-04-11
Documentary about British boy band Take That
Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
2009-11-19
Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall is a charity music concert held at the Royal Albert Hal
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World
2015-06-13
Documentary that outlines the 1990s and the decade the changed the world.
Keith Lemon: The Film
2012-08-24
With dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur just like his beloved Richard Branson, Lemon bids
Gary Barlow's Night At The Museum
2020-12-06
Gary Barlow hosts musical fun from the Natural History Museum in London and performs some of his big
One Love Manchester
2017-06-04
Live coverage of the concert set up by Ariana Grande at Old Trafford cricket ground to benefit those
Concert for Diana
2007-07-01
Concert for Diana was a benefit concert held at the then newly built Wembley Stadium in London, Unit
Take That: The Ultimate Story
2006-10-23
The story behind their spectacular comeback and tour!
The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
2012-06-03
In the presence of HM the Queen and the royal family, an array of stars from the last sixty years of
Take That at the BBC
2022-04-02
They’re Britain’s best-loved and most enduring boys-to-men band, and here we celebrate a selection o
Take That's Greatest Days: 30 Years in the Making
2023-06-14
Peek behind the scenes of Take That's new film Greatest Days about the band's army of fans. Hear fro
Take That: This Life – Live In Concert
2024-12-20
Enjoy an evening with Take That featuring all the hits from their tour ‘This Life’. Filmed live at t
Take That play Baloise Session
2025-09-18