Biography
Marty Wilde, (born Reginald Leonard Smith; 15 April 1939) is a British singer. He was among the first generation of British pop stars to emulate American rock and roll, scoring several 1950s and 1960s hit singles including "Endless Sleep", "Sea of Love" and "Bad Boy". During the late 1960s to early 1980s, Wilde continued to record and, with Ronnie Scott, co-wrote hit singles for others including the Casuals' "Jesamine" and Status Quo's "Ice in the Sun". He is the father of pop singer Kim Wilde and co-wrote many of her hit singles including "Kids in America" with his son Ricky. He continues to perform and record.
Filmography
all 13
Movies 8
self 8
TV Shows 5
Self
Rock 'n' Roll Britannia (2013)
Movie
Self
Reel History of Britain (2011)
TV
Self
Marty Wilde - Born To Rock 'n' Roll (2007)
Movie
Self - Interviewee / Self
Jukebox Heroes (2001)
TV
Self
Mr Parnes, Shillings & Pence (1986)
Movie
Colin Day
Stardust (1974)
Movie
Composer
No Trams to Lime Street (1970)
Movie
Herbie
What a Crazy World (1963)
Movie
John Billings
The Hellions (1961)
Movie
Billy Forrester
Jet Storm (1959)
Movie
Self - Host
Boy Meets Girls (1959)
TV
Self
Oh Boy! (1958)
TV
Self
American Bandstand (1957)
TV
Ratings
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1957
1961
1974
2007
2013
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1939-04-15 (85 years old)
Birth NameReginald Leonard Smith
Birth PlaceBlackheath, United Kingdom
ChildrenRicky Wilde, Kim Wilde
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
AwardsMember of the Order of the British Empire
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