Chris Martin

Biography

Chris Martin, born in Exeter, is an English musician who sings, writes songs, and produces music. He formed Coldplay with Jonny Buckland while both were at University College London in 1996. Their debut album Parachutes (2000) and its single Yellow made the band internationally known, and they became the 21st century's most successful group. Martin, Coldplay's vocalist and pianist, has won seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards with them. Beyond the band, he has written for other artists including Embrace and Jamelia and collaborated with Jay-Z on Beach Chair and Kanye West on Homecoming. He also worked with Avicii and sang on Heaven. He sang during the closing credits of Brüno (2009).

49years old

Turns 50 on March 2in 112 days

Born March 2, 1977Exeter
Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
Also credited as Christopher Anthony John Martin, Christopher Anthony Martin, Christopher John Martin and Christopher Martin

Movie Career

Films: 6
Career span: 12 years2009 to 2021

Genres

Music67%, 4 films
Documentary50%, 3 films
Comedy33%, 2 films
Biography17%, 1 film

First and latest

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A change of course
Before he went to university, Martin worked at Shed Studios, where he wrote jingles for plays staged at St. George's College in Harare.
Behind the camera
Chris Martin helped write the song "Homesick" for Dua Lipa's self-titled debut album, which is also called Dua Lipa and came out in 2017.

Chris Martin movies on Netflix

Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas2021IMDb rating 6.8as Himself
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart2020IMDb rating 8.1as Self - Musician
Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams2018IMDb rating 7.9as Himself
Avicii: True Stories2017IMDb rating 7.6as Himself
One Love Manchester2017IMDb rating 8.6as Himself
Brüno2009IMDb rating 5.9as Himself - 'Dove of Peace'

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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Brüno2009 Comedyas Himself - 'Dove of Peace'
IMDb rating 5.9160K votes
Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams2018 Documentary, Musicas Himself
IMDb rating 7.93.6K votes
Avicii: True Stories2017as Himself
IMDb rating 7.67.4K votes
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart2020as Self - Musician
IMDb rating 8.16.4K votes
One Love Manchester2017as Himself
IMDb rating 8.6241 votes
Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas2021as Himself
IMDb rating 6.854 votes

Worked with

Chris Martin shares two films with Noel Gallagher, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Noel Gallagher

Jeff Goldblum

Michael Sheen

Snoop Dogg

Barack Obama

Gwyneth Paltrow

Larry CharlesDirector, 1 film Levan TsikurishviliDirector, 1 film

Frank MarshallDirector, 1 film

Films together

Noel Gallagher2 films together, 2018 to 2020
Noel Gallagher's page
- The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart2020IMDb rating 8.1Martin as Self - MusicianGallagher as Self - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
- Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams2018IMDb rating 7.9Martin as HimselfGallagher as Himself
Jeff Goldblum1 film together, 2021
Jeff Goldblum's page
- Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas2021IMDb rating 6.8Martin as HimselfGoldblum as A Table
Michael Sheen1 film together, 2021
Michael Sheen's page
- Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas2021IMDb rating 6.8Martin as HimselfSheen as Himself
Snoop Dogg1 film together, 2009
Snoop Dogg's page
- Brüno2009IMDb rating 5.9Martin as Himself - 'Dove of Peace'Dogg as Self - 'Dove of Peace'
Barack Obama1 film together, 2017
Barack Obama's page
- Avicii: True Stories2017IMDb rating 7.6Martin as HimselfObama as Self - Former President USA
Gwyneth Paltrow1 film together, 2018
Gwyneth Paltrow's page
- Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams2018IMDb rating 7.9Martin as HimselfPaltrow as Himself
Larry CharlesDirector, 1 film, 2009
All films by Larry Charles
- Brüno2009IMDb rating 5.9Martin as Himself - 'Dove of Peace'
Levan TsikurishviliDirector, 1 film, 2017
All films by Levan Tsikurishvili
- Avicii: True Stories2017IMDb rating 7.6Martin as Himself
Frank MarshallDirector, 1 film, 2020
All films by Frank Marshall
- The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart2020IMDb rating 8.1Martin as Self - Musician

Online

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