Brian Molko Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Weight | 57 kg |
Date of Birth | December 10, 1972 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Green |
Brian Molko is a British musician and songwriter known for being the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Placebo. His distinctive nasal, high-pitched voice along with his androgynous lifestyle, which includes wearing makeup and dressing up in feminine outfits, provide him with a very distinct personality. He along with his band, Placebo, enjoys a large fan following.
Born Name
Brian Molko
Nick Name
Molks, Smiler

Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Brussels, Belgium
Nationality
Education
Brian initially went to European School of Luxembourg (ESL) but after his family settled in Sandweiler, Luxembourg, Brian attended the American International School of Luxembourg.
Later Molko went to Goldsmiths College in London where he studied drama.
Occupation
Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Actor
Family
- Father – An American Banker
- Mother – Melle Farrell/Farrel
- Siblings – Stuart (Older Brother)
Manager
Brian is managed by Riverman Management.
Genre
Alternative Rock, Post-Punk, Glam Punk, Experimental Rock
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Harmonica, Saxophone, Percussion, Drums
Labels
EMI, Virgin, Hut, Caroline, PIAS
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
57 kg or 125.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Girlfriend / Spouse
Brian has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
Brian has Sephardi Jewish-Italian roots on his father’s side with Scottish and Irish roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual
Distinctive Features
- High-pitched vocals
- Androgynous looks
Brand Endorsements
- Brian signed an endorsement contract in 2010, to use Orange Amps.
- In March 2021, he was featured in a campaign for Marc Jacobs‘ “Heaven” collection.

Best Known For
Being the co-founder, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the alternative rock band, Placebo.
First Album
Brian released the self-titled debut album with his band, Placebo, on June 17, 1996, and settled on number #5 on the UK Albums Chart.
First Film
His theatrical movie debut was made in the British-American drama film, Velvet Goldmine, in 1998 in which he was cast as Malcolm, a singer of the fictional glam rock band, “The Flaming Creatures”.
First TV Show
Brian made his TV show debut in an episode of the comedy show, Never Mind the Buzzcocks in 1997.

Brian Molko Facts
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