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Biography
British R&B singer who obtained worldwide fame with songs like “Caribbean Queen” and “Enthusiast Young man.” He offers won awards just like the Grammy Award for Greatest Male R&B Vocal Performance. He worked well like a tailor and performed in night clubs as an adolescent in London. He offers created music for performers like LaToya Jackson and Boyzone. He wedded Judy Bayne in 1978 plus they elevated three kids called Antony, Rachel and Cherie Charles. He documented the album Period to go On with R. Kelly in 1993.
Quick Facts
Full Name Billy Ocean
Date Of Birth January 21, 1950
Place Of Birth Fyzabad, Trinidad And Tobago
Profession R&B Singer
Education University of Westminster
Nationality British, Trinidadian, Caribbean Queen, When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Get Out My Dreams, Get into My Car
Spouse Judy Bayne
Children Cherie Charles, Antony Charles, Rachel Charles, Caribbean Queen, When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Get Out My Dreams, Get into My Car
Parents Hainsley Charles, Violet Charles, Caribbean Queen, When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Get Out My Dreams, Get into My Car
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/mrwongo
Awards Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Single, American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Video Artist, Caribbean Queen, When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Get Out My Dreams, Get into My Car
Nominations Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album – Male, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Video, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Video Artist, Caribbean Queen, When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Get Out My Dreams, Get into My Car
TV Shows '80s Rewind Festival 2013
Star Sign Aquarius
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Soundtrack
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who's Doing the Dishes? | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016 | ||
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | TV Series writer - 9 episodes, 2015 - 2016 performer - 1 episode, 2016 | ||
| The Hand of God: 30 Years On | 2016 | TV Movie documentary performer: "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" - uncredited | |
| Britain's Got More Talent | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2016 performer - 1 episode, 2016 | ||
| Britain's Got Talent | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016 | ||
| While We're Young | 2014 | performer: "GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR" / writer: "GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR" - as Leslie Sebastian Charles | |
| Red Oaks | 2014 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The Footy Show | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
| Saturday Night Live | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 1986 - 2013 performer - 1 episode, 1986 | ||
| Grand Theft Auto V | 2013 | Video Game performer: "Nights Feel Like Getting Down" / writer: "Nights Feel Like Getting Down" - as Leslie Sebastian Charles | |
| Filth | 2013/I | performer: "Love Really Hurts Without You" / writer: "Love Really Hurts Without You" - as Les Charles | |
| Austenland | 2013 | performer: "Suddenly" / writer: "Suddenly" | |
| Chuck | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| 20 to 1 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| Dancing on Ice | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Family Guy | TV Series writer - 1 episode, 2009 performer - 1 episode, 2000 | ||
| Easy Virtue | 2008 | writer: "When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Going" | |
| It Takes Two | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| SingStar '80s | 2007 | Video Game performer: "Caribbean Queen No More Love on the Run" / writer: "Caribbean Queen No More Love on the Run" | |
| The King of Queens | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2005 - 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2005 | ||
| Scrubs | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007 | ||
| Everybody Hates Chris | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Scarface: The World Is Yours | 2006 | Video Game "Carribean Queen" | |
| Idols! | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| King of the Hill | 2005 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Sometimes in April | 2005 | TV Movie performer: "Caribbean Queen" / writer: "Caribbean Queen" | |
| EastEnders | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1985 - 2004 writer - 1 episode, 2004 | ||
| I Love the '80s Strikes Back | 2003 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode | |
| When Snooker Ruled the World | 2002 | TV Movie documentary performer: "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" - uncredited / writer: "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" - uncredited | |
| Malcolm in the Middle | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2001 writer - 1 episode, 2001 | ||
| Blow Dry | 2001 | performer: "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" / writer: "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" | |
| Striptease | 1996 | performer: "Get Outta My Dreams Get Into My Car" / writer: "Get Outta My Dreams Get Into My Car" | |
| Safe | 1995 | performer: "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" / writer: "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" | |
| Sjans | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1992 writer - 1 episode, 1992 | ||
| Dancin' Thru the Dark | 1990 | performer: "Caribbean Queen" | |
| Delima Gang | 1989 | performer: "Carribean Queen" | |
| Casualty | TV Series 1 episode, 1988 performer - 1 episode, 1986 writer - 1 episode, 1986 | ||
| License to Drive | 1988 | performer: "GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR" / writer: "GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR" | |
| Zärtliche Chaoten II | 1988 | performer: "Love Really Hurts Without You" 1986 7" Mix | |
| Promised Land | 1987 | performer: "Love Really Hurts Without You" | |
| Fame | 1985-1987 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Saturday Night's Main Event | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1986 writer - 2 episodes, 1986 | ||
| Segunda enseñanza | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1986 writer - 2 episodes, 1986 | ||
| Top of the Pops | TV Series performer - 11 episodes, 1976 - 1985 writer - 3 episodes, 1980 - 1985 | ||
| The Jewel of the Nile | 1985 | performer: "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" / writer: "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" | |
| Miami Vice | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1985 writer - 1 episode, 1985 | ||
| Rappin' | 1985 | producer: "Flame in the Fire" / writer: "Flame in the Fire" | |
| Street Hawk | 1985 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Fall Guy | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1985 writer - 1 episode, 1985 | ||
| Knight Rider | 1984 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
Actor
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Lemon: The Film | 2012 | Billy Ocean |
Self
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sounds of the 80s | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Special Guest |
| Flashback: The History of UK Black Music | 2016 | Documentary | Himself - singer |
| Loose Women | 2009-2016 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Performer |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| Ross Noble: Freewheeling | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Let's Do Christmas with Gino & Mel | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| RTL Late Night | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Lorraine | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| 80s Rewind Festival 2011 | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Die Hit-Giganten | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Mobo Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Himself |
| Breakfast | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Wright Stuff | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Panelist |
| Something for the Weekend | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| MOBO Awards 2008 | 2008 | TV Special | Himself |
| 2007 COTT Music Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself |
| South Africa Freedom Day: Concert on the Square | 2002 | Video | Himself |
| Top Ten | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The National Lottery | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pebble Mill at One | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
| Cue the Music | 1991 | TV Series | Himself (1993) |
| Soul Train | 1984-1989 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Guest / Himself |
| The Songwriter's Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary... The Magic of Music | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1986-1988 | TV Series | Himself |
| Top of the Pops | 1976-1988 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 14th Annual American Music Awards | 1987 | TV Special | Himself |
| Wogan | 1987 | TV Series | Himself - Musical guest |
| Solid Gold | 1986 | TV Series | Himself |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1984-1986 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Montreux Golden Rose IMMC Gala | 1986 | TV Movie | Himself - Performer |
| Solid Soul | 1986 | TV Series | Himself - Performer |
| The 12th Annual American Music Awards | 1985 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Känguru | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| No 73 | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Saturday Night Live | 1985 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| Crackerjack! | 1984 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Get It Together | 1977 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Arrows | 1976 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Archive Footage
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop | 2004 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| Hittimittari | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Top of the Pops | 1977 | TV Series | Himself |
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