Phil Collins
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 FilmWinner
- 1989Oscar - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 1989Most Performed Song from a FilmWinner
- 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