Leslie Sebastian Charles net worth is
$10 Million
Leslie Sebastian Charles Wiki Biography
Leslie Sebastian Charles, better known by his stage name Billy Ocean, is an English R&B/pop artist born on 21st January 1950, in Tyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago. He is one of the most popular singer-songwriters of the 1980s, who has achieved great international success and numerous awards including a Grammy and Brit Award.
Have you ever wondered how rich Billy Ocean is? According to sources, it has been estimated that Billy Ocean’s overall net worth is $10 million. He has accumulated his wealth thanks to his rewarding career since the early ‘80s, which includes 10 studio albums, numerous compilation albums and a great number of released singles. Although not so intensively, Ocean still continues to make music and therefore adds to his net worth.
Billy Ocean Net Worth $10 Million
Although born in Trinidad and Tobago, Billy moved with his family to Romford, Essex, England when he was ten years old. Since his father was a musician himself, he made early contact with music and therefore discovered his interest and talent. While a teenager, Ocean sang in London clubs in order to support himself, and was soon noticed by his first manager, John Morphew, with whom he recorded his single at Pye Studios in London. Unfortunately, no further co-operation was possible since Billy’s singing style was going out of fashion and no major label would release his singles. The situation improved slightly during the next few years as he joined a band called “The Shades of Midnight” in 1969, and then recorded his first single as Les Charles called “Nashville Rain”, two years later. Billy also fronted the band “Scorched Earth” with whom he released two more singles “On The Run” and “Let’s Put Our Emotions in Motion”, both in 1974.
At this point, he adopted his stage name from the Ocean Estate in London, where he was living at the time, and then in 1976 released his first, self-titled album. His initially released single, “Love Really Hurts Without You” reached No.2 on the UK Singles Chart and No.22 on the US Billboard Hot 100. From then on, his career went upwards and he achieved solid success with the songs “Are You Ready” and “Stay The Night” from his next album “City Limit”, released in 1980. His net worth was now well established.
However, Ocean’s greatest success started during the year 1984 with the release of the album “Suddenly”, along with its main single “Caribbean Queen ( No More Love On The Run)”. The song achieved enormous international popularity, but its title was changed for different regions, so it is also known as “African” and “European Queen”, and won Billy the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 1985 Grammy Awards. Two more songs from the same album, scored great success – the album’s title track reached No.4 in both the US and UK, and “Loverboy” reached No.2 in the US Two years later, Ocean released his sixth album, “Love Zone” which also sold well and contained successful singles including “When The Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going”, which became the theme for “The Jewel of the Nile” movie and reached No.1 in UK and No.2 in the USA. His net worth was rising steadily.
The following year, Billy was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male at the 1987 BRIT Awards. His 1988 album “Tear Down These Walls” included yet another No.1 single “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into my Car” and the album was certified platinum. His later albums failed to make as much success as the previous but his 1989 “Greatest Hits” collection and 1997 compilation “Love is For Ever” were certified platinum and gold.
Ocean continues to make music and tours around the world. His latest activity includes an 18-track compilation album released in April 2010. The same year he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the MOBO Awards.
In his personal life, he now lives in Berkshire with his wife Judy to whom he has been married since 1978, the couple has three children. Ocean was awarded an honorary doctorate of music by the University of Westminster in 2002 and is now a patron for Tech Music Schools in London.
Full Name | Billy Ocean |
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Date Of Birth | January 21, 1950 |
Place Of Birth | Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago |
Profession | English recording artist, Singer, Songwriter |
Education | University of Westminster, London |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Judy Bayne (m. 1978) |
Children | Antony Charles, Cherie Charles, Rachel Charles |
Parents | Violet Charles, Hainsley Charles, Caribbean Queen, When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Get Out My Dreams, Get into My Car, Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Llandudno, United Kingdom, Glasgow, United Kingdom |
Nicknames | Ocean, Billy , Leslie Sebastian Charles , Billie Ocean , Ocean, Billie |
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Billy-Ocean/601344903225618 | |
http://www.twitter.com/mrwongo | |
MySpace | http://www.myspace.com/billyoceanofficialmusic |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1207354 |
Awards | Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (1985), Lifetime Achievement Award at the MOBO Awards (2010), Brit Award for Best British Male (1987) |
Record Labels | Jive Records, Pye Studios |
Albums | The Very Best of Billy Ocean (2010), Because I Love You was (2009), "Caribbean Queen" (2004), Love Is For Ever (1997), Time to Move On (1993),Greatest Hits (1989), Tear Down These Walls (1988), “Love Zone” (1986), “Nashville Rain” (1971), “Suddenly” (1984) |
Music Groups | “The Shades of Midnight” (1969), “Scorched Earth” |
Nominations | Companion of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (2011) |
TV Shows | Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (2016) |
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
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Keith Lemon: The Film | 2012 | Billy Ocean |
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 |
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