Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is a British singer, songwriter, and actor. He’s one of the most successful and top-selling music artists n the world, by selling over 150 million records globally.

He’s been succesful since his debut album, The A Team, was released in 2011. Since then, he has been continously releasing chart-topping, award-winning music releases.

Contents

1 Career
2 Profile
3 Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances
4 Family
5 Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History
6 Net Worth
- 6.1 Music
- 6.2 Real Estate
7 Facts
8 Movies
9 TV Series
10 Quotes
11 Pics of Ed Sheeran

Career

He had his first performance at a church choir when he was four. He started writing music in 2004 and launched his work named Spinning Man.

In 2007, he auditioned for Youth Music Theatre UK and joined its production called Frankenstein. Next, he launched an EP named You Need Me in 2009.

He began gaining popularity from YouTube, then played a Station Session at the St. Pancras railway station.

He eventually signed a contract with Asylum Records in 2011 and released his first album named +. It was sold more than 57,000 copies within the first week of release.

The lead single, The A Team, hit the top 10 charts in many countries. It also led him to win British Breakthrough Act and Best British Male Solo Artist from the Brit Awards in 2012.

He later worked as a songwriter, opening act, and singer with other artists, such as Taylor Swift, One Direction, and Foy Vance.

He also got a role in several films, like Game of Thrones, The Simpsons, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

He has become an award-winning singer since he won many awards, such as Grammy Awards, BMI Awards, and Global Awards.

Profile

Full name: Edward Christopher Sheeran
Stage name: Ed Sheeran
Nickname: Teddy
Born: February 17, 1991 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Nationality: British
Religion: Christian
Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Actor
Education: Thomas Mills High School
Hobbies: Beekeeping
Facebook: @EdSheeranMusic
Twitter: @edsheeran
Instagram: @teddysphotos
TikTok: @edsheeran
YouTube: Ed Sheeran Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Ginger
Eye Color: Blue
Body Measurements: 41-36-14 (Bust -41, Waist -36, and Arms -14 inches)
Shoe Size: 11 (US)

Family

Father: John Shareen
Mother: Imogen Shareen
Brother: Matthew Shareen
Sister: –

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Ellie Goulding

Dating rumors between Ed and Ellie began spreading in 2013, as they were spotted holding hands at the MTV Video Music Awards.

He initially refuted the speculations, but later confirmed that they indeed had a romance, albeit only briefly.

Rumors said that they separated because she cheated on him with Niall Horan, but these have never been acknowledged by neither of them.

Athina Andrelos

He started dated Athina in 2014, as she worked on his concert opening act as a tour manager. Throughout their relationship, they often showed love and affection for each other on their respective Instagram page.

Unfortunately, they split up a year later for undisclosed reasons.

Nicole Scherzinger

He was rumored to date Nicole in midst-2015, after she made a sudden appearance on his shows. Rumors also surfaced as they shared close photos with each other on their Instagram pages.

That being said, she refuted the rumors in an interview with The Huffington Post, citing that they just “good mates.”

Cherry Seaborn

Ed met Cherry when they attended Thomas Mills High School in Suffolk as schoolmates. However, they’ve actually known each other since kids.

The couple used to lost touch as he went on tour and she moved to the US to attend Duke University in North Carolina. They were reunited in 2015 in NYC after being invited by a mutual friend.

Their relationship developed from there and the couple got married in January 2018.

Net Worth

His net worth is estimated to sit at a staggering number of $200 million. Most of his income is earned through his music career, especially touring.

He also made a lot from doing other music-related projects, including songwriting, collaborations, and guest appearances.

Music

According to a report by Reuters, he has sold over 150 million records globally that cemented his place amongst the top-selling music artists in the world.

He achieved 101 million RIAA-certified units in the United States and placed two of his albums in the United Kingdom’s best-selling album list.

He was named as the artist of the decade by the Official Charts Company and listed as the most followed artist on the music-streaming platform Spotify as per April 2022.

He is arguably the most successful entertainers in the modern day. According to a report by Forbes in 2020, Ed’s “÷” tour earned $776 million of gross profit that breaks the record of the highest-grossing tour of all time.

The site estimate that he gains anywhere between $70 million to $100 million from that tour alone.

Real Estate

Ed and Cherry live in rural area of Suffolk, in a estate worth £3.7million. The property offer plenty of space along with other amenities such as a stand-alone bungalow, a tree house, a swimming pool, and a gym.

He also purchased a Grade II listed farmhouse nearby his house and has transform the property into a dubbed “Sheeranville” mini village.

Facts

His trademarks are fire red hair and a wide vocal range.
Ed’s biggest musical influences are Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Elton John.
Sheeran always names his album using math operations, +, x, and ÷.
His best-loved book is Harry Potter.
He loves watching a TV show titled The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Ed likes eating bangers and mash.
His close friends include Taylor Swift and Jennifer Aniston.
He dated Scottish singer Nina Nesbitt in 2012 but eventually broke up.
The woman became the subject of his songs Photograph and Nina.
In 2015, he launched a record label named Gingerbread Man Records.
He supported a campaign by Turn2us, a UK charity, named No Cold Homes in the same year.
He got five nominations at the 2015 American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, Favorite Album, and Favorite Artist.
TIME magazine named him as one of the 100 Most Influential People in 2017.
He was also honored by the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2017.
Sheeran launched his music foundation called Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation (ESSMF).
In 2019, he married his childhood friend named Cherry Seaborn 2019.
The couple welcomed their first daughter in September 2019.
In 2020, the Photograph singer donated £170,000 to Thomas Mills High School.
Forbes magazine included him in its Celebrity 100 list in 2020.
His ideal type is…
His net worth is around $200 million.

Movies

Red Notice (2021), as himself (cameo)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), as Alien (uncredited)
Yesterday (2019), as himself
Songwriter (2016), as himself
Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016), as himself
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), as himself
Jumpers for Goalposts: Live at Wembley Stadium (2015), as himself

TV Series

The Sum of It All (Disney+ ⏐ 2023), as himself
Modern Love (Amazon Prime Video ⏐ 2019), as Mick
The Simpsons (FOX ⏐ 2018), as Brendan (voice)
Game of Thrones (HBO ⏐ 2017), as Lannister soldier
The Bastard Executioner (FX ⏐ 2015), as Sir Cormac
Home and Away (Seven Network ⏐ 2015), as Teddy
Undateable (NBC ⏐ 2015), as himself
Shortland Street (TVNZ2 ⏐ 2014), as himself

Quotes

“Everyone knows almost everything about me. I make it very clear that I’m cool with people knowing all my personal life through my songs.”

“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end.”

“Music is a powerful tool in galvanizing people around an issue. There’s no better way to get your point across than to put it in a beautiful song.”

“Be nice to everyone, always smile, and appreciate things because it could all be gone tomorrow.”

“I think the moment you start trying to please a fan base is when you start going downhill. I’m going to always, always write about what I want, even if it doesn’t necessarily cater to most of them.”

“The worst things in life come free to us.”

“It was my love for the guitar that first got me into music and singing.”

I personally don’t think ginger men have a habit of being attractive. We have to make ourselves seem attractive by doing stuff.

“The more you write tunes, the better they will become. The more you do gigs, the better you will become.”

I don’t really do that whole ‘single life’ thing. I’m kind of heads down and get things done.

“I’m quite arty. I didn’t know whether to become an artist or musician but I realized I could paint with music. All my songs have colours.”

“I think I’ve been around for a while. But I still have to pay my dues.”

“I think the music I’ve created is quite odd, and people are going to start talking about that.”

“The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be nice to everyone and always smile.”

“If I can put on my album in a car or on my headphones and listen to the whole thing and love it, that’s what I’m going to be happy putting out there.”

“I’ve never really been a confident person, except from a musical standpoint. I had to push myself early on, but it got easier with each gig.”