Musician
Ed Sheeran
Edward Christopher Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter who began composing songs at age eleven and became one of the world's best-selling music artists.
Act I — Origin
Biography
Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE (/ˈʃɪərən/; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actor. He attended the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford as an undergraduate from the age of 18 in 2009. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. After signing with Asylum Records, his debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011. It topped the UK and Australian charts, reached number five in the US, and has since been certified eight-times platinum in the UK. The album contains the single "The A Team", which earned him the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
Act II — The Work
- 2010s
- 2020s
Act III — The Numbers
Spotify data as of August 21, 2026
Born
Birthplace
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Age
35
Computed from the birth date on file (February 17, 1991).
Years active
15
since first credit (2011)
Albums
6
Counted from 6 discography entries on this profile.
Notable awards
3
Counted from the awards & recognition list below.
Spotify followers
128M
Spotify's own follower count, read from the public artist page — as of August 21, 2026.
Frequently asked
How old is Ed Sheeran?
Ed Sheeran is 35 years old, born February 17, 1991.
Where was Ed Sheeran born?
Ed Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.
What is Ed Sheeran known for?
Edward Christopher Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter who began composing songs at age eleven and became one of the world's best-selling music artists.
What awards has Ed Sheeran won?
Documented awards for Ed Sheeran: Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act (2012); Grammy Award for Song of the Year — "Thinking Out Loud" (2016); Brit Award for British Album of the Year — x (2015).
Act IV — Recognition
Awards & recognition
- Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act (2012)
- Grammy Award for Song of the Year — "Thinking Out Loud" (2016)
- Brit Award for British Album of the Year — x (2015)
Closing Credits
Facts on this page are sourced and cited per Auteur Nova's editorial methodology. Hand-verified from Wikipedia, 2026-08-07 — real facts only. Spotify artist ID cross-verified via open.spotify.com/artist/6eUKZXaKkcviH0Ku9w2n3V (page titled "Ed Sheeran") and the same ID appearing on kworb.net's Ed Sheeran chart pages, 2026-08-21; follower count read directly off that page (Spotify's own follower figure, not a neutral or site-derived metric).