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Phil Collins Biography

Birth Name:Philip David Charles Collins

Birth Place:Chiswick, England, United Kingdom

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Received honorary doctorate degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Berklee College of Music and McMurry University
  • Learned to play the drums at a young age by playing alongside television and radio programs
  • Quote: "I just don't think of myself as a star․ This is what I do for a living; I'm fortunate that I make ends meet․"
  • Primarily known for the gated reverberation on his drums
  • Holds a keen interest in the battle of the Alamo, and collects various artifacts from the historical site
  • Was a guest at the wedding of Camilla Parker-Bowles and Prince Charles

Awards

  • 1985Oscar-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 1985Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1985Grammy-Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special: nominated
  • 1988Most Performed Song from a Film-: winner
  • 1989Oscar-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 1989Most Performed Song from a Film-: winner
  • 1989Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: winner
  • 1989Grammy-Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television: winner
  • 1999Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
  • 2000ASCAP Award-Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures: winner
  • 2000ASCAP Award-Top Box Office Films: winner
  • 2000Oscar-Best Music, Original Song: winner
  • 2000Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: winner
  • 2000Grammy-Best Soundtrack Album: winner
  • 2000Grammy-Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: nominated
  • 2000Blimp Award-Favorite Song from a Movie: nominated
  • 2000Sierra Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2000OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 2002OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
  • 2004ASCAP Award-Top Box Office Films: winner
  • 2004Annie-Outstanding Music in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
  • 2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2006DVDX Award-Best Original Song (in a DVD Premiere Movie): winner
  • 2006DVDX Award-Best Original Song (in a DVD Premiere Movie): nominated
  • 2006DVDX Award-Best Original Song (in a DVD Premiere Movie): nominated