Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Elizabeth Woolridge Grant |
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| Stage Name | Lana Del Rey |
| Known For | Melancholic exploration of glamor and romance with frequent references to pop culture and 1950s-1970s Americana |
| Music Style | Baroque pop, dream pop, noir-pop |
| Breakthrough | 2011 viral success of single 'Video Games' |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studies | Philosophy and metaphysics |
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Personal Life
| Struggles | Alcohol addiction in teenage years |
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Family
| Parents | Patricia and Rob Grant |
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| Father's Background | Aspiring musician |
| Upbringing | Lake Placid, New York (Adirondack Mountains) |
| Siblings | Younger brother and sister |
Career
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| First Demo | Sirens (2006) |
| First Record Label | 5 Points (indie label) |
| Breakthrough Single | Video Games (2011) |
| Major Label | Interscope Records |
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| Film Work | Theme song for 'Big Eyes' (2014) |
| Awards | MTV Video Music Award, three MTV Europe Music Awards, two Brit Awards, two Billboard Women in Music awards, Satellite Award; 11 Grammy nominations, Golden Globe nomination |
Style Quotient
| Visual Style | Nostalgic, cinematic |
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| Aesthetic | Glamorously morose with classic Americana influences |
| Era Inspiration | Hollywood's golden era (1950s-1970s) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Attended boarding school to overcome alcohol addiction | |
| 2. Worked as a waitress on Long Island | |
| 3. Briefly lived in London focusing on songwriting | |
| 4. Collaborated with Justin Parker on 'Video Games' | |
| 5. Self-produced the music video for 'Video Games' | |
| 6. Moved to New Jersey trailer park after first record deal |