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Robin Thicke Biography

Birth Name:Robin Charles Thicke

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

Fast Facts

  • His song "Lost Without U" off the album "The Evolution of Robin Thicke" was a number one hit on four Billboard charts at the same time: R&B/Hip Hop album, Hot R&B/Hip Hop song, Hot R&B/Hip Hop Airplay, and Hot Adult R&B Airplay
  • Won the VH1 Soul/Vibe Award for Best Breakthrough Artist in 2007
  • By the age of 21, he had written and produced music for the likes of Michael Jackson, Pink, and Christina Aguilera on more than 20 gold and platinum albums
  • Began writing and producing songs for other musicians at the age of 16, including Brandy, Brian McKnight, and Color Me Badd
  • Signed with Jimmy Iovine and Interscope Records to produce his debut album, "A Beautiful World," in 2003
  • Taught himself how to play the piano at the age of 12
  • Best known as a singer and songwriter who sang the hit song "Blurred Lines" with T․I․ and Pharrell
  • Released the '70s soul and pop inspired album "Something Else" in 2008, which dealt with themes of racism and poverty in its hit songs "Dreamworld" and "Magic․"
  • Has ventured into the world of television and film as a "Superstar" on the first season of the reality singing show "Duets" and as an actor in the indie film "Abby in the Summer․"

Awards

  • 1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated