Biography
Chris Martin is an English singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the band Coldplay.
Born Christopher Anthony John Martin on 2 March 1977 in Exeter, Devon, he studied at University College London, where he formed Coldplay. The band's debut album Parachutes (2000) brought international success, followed by further hits including A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002).
Martin has made cameo appearances as himself in films and television, including as Self - 'Dove of Peace' in Brüno (2009). He was married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow from 2003 to 2016.
