🎶 Ed Sheeran: Biography & Wiki
Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide.
Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, Sheeran began writing songs around the age of eleven. He attended the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford as an undergraduate from the age of 18. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. After signing with Asylum Records, his debut album, + (“Plus”), was released in September 2011 and topped the UK and Australian charts. It featured his breakthrough single, “The A Team.”
His career skyrocketed with subsequent albums, each named after a mathematical symbol:
×(“Multiply”) (2014): His second album became one of the best-selling albums worldwide and featured the Grammy-winning hit “Thinking Out Loud.”÷(“Divide”) (2017): This album was a massive commercial success, breaking records globally. It included the chart-topping singles “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill.”=(“Equals”) (2021): This album continued his success with hits like “Bad Habits” and “Shivers.”−(“Subtract”) (2023): A more acoustic and personal album, it was followed by Autumn Variations (2023), released on his own label.
Sheeran’s music blends pop, folk-pop, and acoustic genres, and he is renowned for his ability to craft deeply personal lyrics and catchy melodies. He is also famous for his live performances, where he often uses only a guitar and a loop pedal.
👤 Quick Stats: Age, Height & Weight
Here are Ed Sheeran’s key personal statistics:
- Full Name: Edward Christopher Sheeran
- Nickname: Ed
- Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Musician
- Date of Birth: 17 February 1991
- Age (as of 2025): 34 years old
- Height: 5 feet 7¾ inches (approx. 172 cm)
- Weight: This information is not publicly detailed and fluctuates.
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Nationality: English
👨👩👧👦 Family & Personal Life
Sheeran’s family has a strong background in the arts.
- Father: John Sheeran, an art curator and lecturer.
- Mother: Imogen Sheeran, a former culture publicist turned jewellery designer.
- Brother: Matthew Sheeran, an older brother who works as a classical composer.
Wife & Children
Ed Sheeran is married to his childhood friend, Cherry Seaborn. They attended Thomas Mills High School together in Suffolk. They reconnected in 2015 and married in a private ceremony in 2018.
The couple has two daughters:
- Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran (born August 2020)
- Jupiter Seaborn Sheeran (born May 2022)
Sheeran is known for keeping his personal and family life very private, often stepping away from the spotlight to spend time with them.