Richard Stilgoe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Richard Stilgoe

British songwriter, lyricist and musician

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1943

Place of Birth: Camberley, England, United Kingdom

Profession: pianist, musician, songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Richard Stilgoe

  • Sir Richard Henry Simpson Stilgoe (born 28 March 1943) is a British songwriter, lyricist and musician, and broadcaster who is best known for his humorous songs and frequent television appearances.
  • His output includes collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Peter Skellern.
  • He is also a keen puzzler who has hosted several quiz shows and authored several books on the subject.
  • Stilgoe is also notable for his charitable work and fundraising.
  • In the 1980s he founded the Alchemy Foundation which is funded from his royalties from the American productions of Starlight Express and The Phantom of the Opera.
  • He is patron of the Surrey Care Trust in Woking.
  • In the late 1990s he founded the Orpheus Centre which offers performing arts experiences to young people with disabilities.
  • In 2012, Stilgoe was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his extensive charitable work.

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