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George Michael

Acting

Born June 25, 1963 · East Finchley, North London, England, UK

Died December 25, 2016

Also known as Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou · Wham! · Wham

Biography

George Michael was an English singer-songwriter and record producer. Regarded as a pop culture icon, he is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. Michael has been widely recognised as a creative force in songwriting, vocal performance, and visual presentation. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. The Radio Academy named him the most played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004.

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Awards & recognition

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2023
  • BRIT Awards · 1997
  • BRIT Awards · 1991
  • American Music Award — Favorite Soul/R&B Album · 1989
  • Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist · 1989
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  • Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist · 1989
  • BRIT Awards · 1988
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1988
  • Grammy Awards · 1988
  • BRIT Awards · 1985
  • Juno Award — Best Selling Single · 1989 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1988 · nominated

Filmography22 titles

George Michael: Live at The Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris

2014as Self

George Michael: Live in London

2009as Self

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica

1992as Self

Wham!

2023as Self (archive footage)

Behind the Music

1997as Self

Wham! 10 Days in China

2026as Self (archive footage)

Last Christmas

2019Producer

Freedom Uncut

2022as Self (archive footage)

The Super Models

2023as Self (archive footage)

The Real George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

2023as Self (archive footage)

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

2022as Self (archive footage)

Eli Stone

2008as George Michael

Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped

2024as Self (archive footage)

George Michael: A Different Story

2004as Self

Superstar

2021as Self (archive footage)

American Idol

2002as Self - Performer

The View

1997as Self

Commitment to Life

2023as Self (archive footage)

Fame Kills: George Michael

2022as Self (archive footage)

George Michael: Easy to Pretend

2019

George Michael: Got to Have Faith

2019as Self (archive footage)

Freedom : La Story de George Michael

2016as Self (archive footage)