Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 22/09/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Windsor, Berkshire, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Chesney Lee Hawkes |
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| Nickname | Ox |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Charters School, Sunningdale |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 04/07/1997 |
Family
| Father | Chip Hawkes (Singer, Guitarist, Bass player for The Tremeloes) |
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| Mother | Carol Dilworth (Former Actress/Game-Show Hostess) |
| Siblings | Brother: Jodie Hawkes (Musician), Sister: Keely Hawkes (Singer, Songwriter) |
| Spouse | Kristina |
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Career
| Debut |
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| Overview | Chesney Hawkes began his career at age 19 with the film 'Buddy's Song' (1991), which led to his breakthrough single 'The One and Only' from the film's soundtrack. The single topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks and reached the Top 10 in the United States, becoming one of the top 20 most successful songs of the 1990s with over 100 million streams across digital platforms. It became one of the most synced songs in TV and film history. Over the years, he has participated in various television shows and musicals, demonstrating his versatility as an entertainer. In 2025, he released his album 'Living Arrows', produced and co-written by Jake Gosling (BRIT Award winner and Grammy nominee) and Nik Kershaw, featuring singles like 'Get A Hold of Yourself', 'Live Forever', and 'Loud' which landed on Radio 2's A-list. He completed a sold-out UK headline tour 'Live In '25' and performed sold-out arenas in Europe supporting James Blunt. He also performed the Radio 2 Piano Room session. Tours in Germany were scheduled for December 2025 and across the UK in March 2026. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/chesneyhawkesofficial/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/chesneyhawkesofficial/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ChesneyHawkesOfficial |
| https://x.com/ChesneyHawkes |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chesney was named after the singer and comedian Chesney Allen. | |
| 2. He grew up in a rock 'n' roll environment, influenced by his musician father and actor mother. | |
| 3. Chesney was a rebellious student with a singular ambition for music. | |
| 4. His debut single 'The One and Only' topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks. | |
| 5. In the US, the single peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. | |
| 6. He met his wife Kristina in a pub and proposed shortly after their first meeting. | |
| 7. Chesney faced financial challenges in the late 90s, losing a significant part of his earnings due to poor decisions. | |
| 8. He actively supports gay rights and has been involved in charity work. | |
| 9. His YouTube channel has over 7,000 subscribers as of 2025. | |
| 10. Chesney performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. | |
| 11. His father Len 'Chip' Hawkes was the bass player for The Tremeloes. |