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Ziggy Marley Biography

Birth Name:David Nesta Marley

Birth Place:Kingston, Jamaica

Profession Composer, Actor, Music department, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Received a 2013 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Song-Children's and Animation
  • Has served as an honorary board member of the nonprofit organization Little Kids Rock
  • Is the son of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley
  • Made his singing debut in the 1979 recording "Children Playing in the Streets․"
  • Provided a voice over for the video game "Rayman 3․"
  • Released his debut solo album "Dragonfly" in 2003
  • Was featured on the 2008 Donna Summer song "Crayons․"

Awards

  • 2013Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Original Song - Children's and Animation: winner
  • 2024HMMA Award-Best Music Themed Film, Biopic or Musical: nominated