Will Young
British singer · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Born 1979 · age 47
William Robert Young is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He came to prominence after winning the 2002 inaugural series of the ITV talent contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the worldwide Idol franchise.
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- Stephen Lipson Produced From Now On, Keep On and All Time Love
Robin Thicke Produced Friday's Child and Keep On
Stephen Frears Directed Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)
Bob Hoskins Produced Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)
Natalia Tena Also in Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)
Kelly Reilly Also in Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)
Christopher Guest Also in Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)- Martin Sherman Wrote Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)
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Young was born in the English market town of Wokingham
Simon Cowell, a judge and one of the executive producers of Pop Idol, was highly critical of Young's audition
Young performing at G-A-Y, 2006
Young performing at Guilfest in 2009
Young performing at Guilfest in 2009
Young performing at Castle Concerts at Rochester Castle Gardens, 2011About this person
His double A-sided debut single "Anything Is Possible" / "Evergreen" was released two weeks after the show's finale and became the fastest-selling debut single in the UK. Young also came in fifth place in World Idol performing the single "Light My Fire" written by the band the Doors.
