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Adam Clayton

Acting

Born March 13, 1960 · Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England

Also known as Adam Charles Clayton · U2

Biography

Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960), is an English-born Irish musician who is the bass guitarist of the rock band U2. He has resided in County Dublin, Ireland since his family moved to Malahide in 1965. And he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he met schoolmates with whom he co-founded U2 in 1976.

Awards & recognition

  • Officer of the Order of Liberty
  • Academy AwardBest Original Song · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Song · 2003 · nominated

Filmography23 titles