Fran Healy Age, Wiki and Bio

Fran Healy

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityScottish
Date of Birth23/07/1973
Age51 years
BirthplaceStafford, Staffordshire, England

Bio/Wiki

Full NameFrancis Healy
NicknameFranny
Known ForBeing the lead singer and lyricist of the band, Travis

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • St Fillan’s Primary School, Scotland
  • Holyrood Secondary School, Glasgow, Scotland
  • Woodside Secondary School, Glasgow
College/UniversityGlasgow School of Art, Scotland

Personal Life

ReligionAtheist
Food HabitVegetarian
Hobbies
  • Running

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSeparated
Affairs/GirlfriendsNora Kryst (1996-2008; Photographer, Make-Up Artist)
Marriage Date2008

Family

FatherLorry Driver
MotherMarion
SpouseNora Kryst (Photographer, Make-Up Artist)
ChildrenSon - Clay Kryst

Career

DebutAs a singer
Solo AlbumWreckorder (4 October 2010)
As a DirectorFilm: Almost Fashionable: A Film About Travis (2018)
Awards and Honours
  • Best Contemporary Song for 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me?' at Ivor Novello Awards (2000)
  • Songwriter Of The Year for the album, 'The Man Who' at Ivor Novello Awards (2000)
  • Honorary degree by the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow in recognition of his musical achievements (2012)
Musical Contributions
  • Joined Scottish alt-rock band Travis in 1991
  • Sung and written various songs and albums for Travis
  • Established a solo career with notable songs like ‘Do What You Do (Earworm Song)’ (2000) and ‘Buttercups’ (2010)

Favourites

FoodBroccoli salad
Songs
  • Imagine (1971)
  • Another Sleep Song (1974)
  • Don’t You (Forget About Me) (1985)
  • Anxiété (2019)
Singer(s)
  • Joni Mitchell
  • Claire Pomme
Musical BandR.E.M.
FilmAnnie (1982)
Football ClubCeltic Football Club

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes 300D

Some Lesser Known Facts

Moved from Stafford, England to Glasgow, Scotland with his mother at a young age after his parents' divorce.
Performed in school at age six wearing a miniskirt and won a certificate for ‘Outstanding Singing Abilities’.
Was inspired to buy a guitar at 13 after seeing Roy Orbison on TV and wrote his first song about his school headmaster.
Joined the band ‘Strange Relationship’ at 16 and learned songwriting from a teacher.
Attended various charity concerts including ‘Live 8’ in 2005 and ‘One Big No’ in 2003.
Directed a promotional video for Travis and moved from Berlin to Los Angeles in 2017.
Had a hand injury from saving a stray dog and underwent surgery, which left him with diminished finger movement.
Participated in the Save the Children organization campaign to prevent child deaths in Sudan.
Has a black belt in Shotokan karate and is an avid runner, having ran in the Berlin Relay Marathon in 2012.