Bryan Adams
Birth Name:
Bryan Guy Adams
Birth Place:
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Profession
Soundtrack, Music department, Actor, Director
Fast Facts
- In 1998, he was awarded the title of Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to music
- In 1998, he was inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame
- Quote: "There's not an instruction manual on how to deal with success, so you just have to rely on having great friends and a good team․"
- Is widely recognized for his raspy singing vocals
- Despite being a famous Canadian, he is the son of British citizens
- While living in Vancouver, Canada, he attended the same high school as actor Michael J․ Fox
Awards
- 1991ACCA - Best Original Song:Nominated
- 1992ASCAP Award - Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures:Winner
- 1992Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1992Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1992Grammy - Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television:Winner
- 1992MTV Movie Award - Best Movie Song:Winner
- 1994MTV Movie Award - Best Movie Song:Nominated
- 1995ASCAP Award - Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures:Winner
- 1996ASCAP Award - Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures:Winner
- 1996Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1996Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1996Grammy - Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television:Nominated
- 1997Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1997Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1997OFTA Film Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
- 1998ASCAP Award - Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures:Winner
- 2002World Soundtrack Award - Best Original Song Written for a Film:Nominated
- 2002World Soundtrack Award - Best Original Song Written for a Film:Nominated
- 2003ASCAP Award - Top Box Office Films:Winner
- 2003Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2003WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series:Nominated
- 2004WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series:Nominated
- 2006Satellite Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
- 2007Gold Derby Film Award - Original Song:Nominated
- 2007Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2007OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 2012Felix - Best Original Song:Nominated