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How Old is Ed Sheeran?
Singer-songwriter — live age, birthday and a short biography.
35 years old
Born February 17, 1991 · 35 years, 7 months, 16 days
Quick biography
Ed Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, England, and grew up in Suffolk. He learned guitar as a child and began writing songs in his teens, moving to London to chase a music career. His early independent EPs built him a loyal grassroots following.
His debut studio album, + (Plus), arrived in 2011 and made him a star in the UK, with ‘The A Team’ earning him Grammy attention. His 2017 album ÷ (Divide) featured ‘Shape of You’, which became one of the most-streamed songs of all time. He is equally famous as a songwriter, penning hits for other major artists.
Career highlights
- ✦2011 — Debut album + (Plus) makes him a UK star.
- ✦2014 — x (Multiply) wins the Brit Award for Album of the Year.
- ✦2017 — ÷ (Divide) releases ‘Shape of You’, a streaming record-breaker.
- ✦2019 — Collaborations Project hits No. 1 around the world.
- ✦2021 — = (Equals) continues his run of chart-topping albums.
- ✦2023 — Completes his mathematics album series with – (Subtract) and Autumn Variations.
Personal life in brief
Sheeran is married to Cherry Seaborn and they have two daughters. He is known for his low-key lifestyle in Suffolk and his generosity to local charities.
Legacy & influence
Known for his loop-pedal live shows, he performs stadium tours as a one-man act. His ÷ and = (Equals) tours have ranked among the highest-grossing concert tours ever, and he continues to release chart-topping music.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ed Sheeran?
Ed Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was Ed Sheeran born?
Ed Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, England.
What is Ed Sheeran’s biggest song?
‘Shape of You’ from his 2017 album ÷ (Divide) became one of the most-streamed songs in history.
Has Ed Sheeran written songs for other artists?
Yes — he is a celebrated songwriter who has written hits for many major artists alongside his own career.
What is Ed Sheeran best known for?
He is best known as a singer-songwriter behind global hits like ‘Shape of You’ and for his one-man loop-pedal stadium shows.
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