What is Rupert Holmes's full name?
David Goldstein
Rupert Holmes date of birth:
February 24, 1947
How old is Rupert Holmes?
79
Where was Rupert Holmes born?
Northwich, Cheshire, England
Rupert Holmes body shape:
Average
What color is Rupert Holmes's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Rupert Holmes gay or straight?
Straight
What is Rupert Holmes's ethnicity?
White
What is Rupert Holmes nationality?
English
Where did Rupert Holmes go to school?
Nyack High School
Where did Rupert Holmes go to university?
Manhattan School of Music
What is Rupert Holmes's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, musician, playwright, author
Rupert Holmes claim to fame:
The Piña Colada Song
What genre is Rupert Holmes's work?
Soft rock, show tunes
What instruments does Rupert Holmes play?
Songwriter, Keyboards, Vocals
Short Biography
Rupert Holmes (born David Goldstein on February 24, 1947) is a British-born American composer, singer-songwriter, musician, and author of plays, novels, and stories. He is widely known for his number one pop hit "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" (1979/1980) and the song "Him", which reached the number 6 position on the Hot 100 U.S. pop chart in 1980. He is also known for his 1985 Tony Award-winning musical Drood (originally The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and his 2007 Drama Desk Award-winning book for the Broadway musical Curtains, and for his television series Remember WENN.