Curt Smith Birthday & Fun Facts

Curt Smith Birthday Highlights

Birth Name

Curt Smith

Place Of Birth

Bath, UK

Age

62 years old

Birth Date

June 24 1961

Curt Smith Facts

Child Star?

no

Occupation

Singer, Songwriter

Education & Qualifications

Beechen Cliff School

Net Worth

$20,000,000

Current Partner

Frances Pennington

Children

Diva Smith, Wilder Smith

Curt Smith is a well-known songwriter, singer, and record producer of English-American origin.

Curt Smith is also the co-founding member of Tears for Fears, the famous pop-rock band. Curt Smith co-founded the band alongside Roland Orzabal, his childhood friend.

Curt Smith was born on June 24, 1961, in Bath, Somerset, England. Curt Smith delivers lead vocals on the tracks 'Pale Shelter', 'Mad World,' 'Change,' and 'Advice For The Young At Heart,' in addition to playing bass guitar and co-writing several of the songs on the group. He is best at instruments such as vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, and guitar. Diva Smith, the daughter of Curt Smith, has worked with him.

What is Curt Smith's net worth?

The net worth of Curt Smith is expected to be around $20 million. Curt Smith is well-known for his band, 'Tears For Fears.'

How much does Curt Smith earn per year?

Curt Smith's per-year income is expected to be around $400,000. Curt Smith is one of the highest-paid English singers, as per a few internet sources.

How tall is Curt Smith?

The height of Curt Smith is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm).

How old is Curt Smith?

Curt Smith is 61 years old as of 2022, and the date of birth of this singer of 'Tears For Fears' is June 24, 1961.

Curt Smith was raised in Bath, Somerset, England, where he resided in the Snow Hill council housing complex. 

He was a student at Beechen Cliff School and was born to Anthony Leonard Smith and Norma Helena Kate. Curt Smith is the co-founding member of the 'Tears For Fears' band. This record producer, Curt Smith, has performed in different countries during his world tour.

Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal first crossed paths as youngsters. When they were teenagers, they started a band, and Curt Smith learned himself how to play bass guitar. They then started the ska-inspired group Graduate.

Who is Curt Smith's partner?

Curt Smith has had two marriages. He wed Lynda 'Lynne' Altman in 1982. After they split in 1988, Curt Smith started dating marketing professional Frances Pennington. They got married in 1996. The two daughters, Diva Smith and Wilder Smith, were born in 1999 and 2001, respectively, and reside with them in Los Angeles as of June 2022.

Best Known For…

Curt Smith is best-known known for his first solo album, 'Soul On Board,' in 1993. He is notably recognized for his lead vocals and co-wrote along with Roland Orzabal in 1983 as part of the pop rock band 'Tears For Fears.' The pair, formed in 1981 by Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal, soon reached number with several hits in 1983 from their debut album. Many artists, notably Cary Jules, Michael Andrews, and himself and his daughter Diva, have covered their songs.

What awards has Curt Smith won?

The Outstanding Song Collection Ivor Novello Award was given to Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal in 2021.

Curt Smith's Hobbies And Interests

Curt Smith, the co-founder of the' Tears For Fears' band, is a fervent supporter and participant of social media. Curt Smith has been invited to lecture at numerous social media, technology, and artistic conventions ever since 2008.

• Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal started working as session singers for the group 'Neon' around the early '80s. Rob Fisher and Pete Byrne, who later formed the duet 'Naked Eyes,' were also in the band.

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