Famous British DJs

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Alan Walker

(Music Producer and DJ Best Known for His 2015 Single ‘Faded’)

Birthdate: August 24, 1997

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Northampton, England

English-Norwegian music producer and DJ Alan Walker, also popular as “DJ Walkzz,” shot to fame with tracks such as The Spectre and Faded. His TikTok account has earned him a huge fan base. He is also known for his trademark hoodie and mask, which he wears while performing.

Mark Ronson

(DJ, Songwriter, Record Producer)

Birthdate: September 4, 1975

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

Seven-time Grammy-winning music producer and DJ Mark Ronson shot to fame with Amy Winehouse’s album Back to Black and single Rehab, and his own single Uptown Funk, featuring Bruno Mars. He won both the Grammy and the Golden Globe for co-writing Shallow. He supports disadvantaged children and budding artists.

Fatboy Slim

(Disc Jockey)

Birthdate: July 31, 1963

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Bromley, Kent, England

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Idris Elba

(Known for His Roles in the Series 'The Wire' and 'Luther')

Birthdate: September 6, 1972

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

Idris Elba is a successful actor both on the small and the big screen and is mainly known for the television series The Wire and Luther and also for films, such as Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Beasts of No Nation. He has also acted in blockbuster films of Marvel Comics universe like Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers: Infinity War.

Jimmy Savile

(DJ, Television & Radio Personality)

Birthdate: October 31, 1926

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Leeds

Died: October 29, 2011

Jimmy Savile gained fame after hosting BBC’s Jim'll Fix It and Top of the Pops. He initially worked in coal mines and dabbled in wrestling, before establishing himself as a professional DJ. Following his death, countless people accused him of sexual abuse. Subsequently, his was Madame Tussauds statue was melted.

Kristian Nairn

(DJ and Actor)

Birthdate: November 25, 1975

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Steve Jones

(Guitarist)

Birthdate: September 3, 1955

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Shepherd's Bush, London, England

Jonas Blue

(English DJ and Record Producer Known for His Singles ‘Fast Car’ and ‘Perfect Strangers')

Birthdate: August 2, 1989

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Chelmsford, Essex, England

Dale Winton

(Radio DJ)

Birthdate: May 22, 1955

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Marylebone, London, United Kingdom

Died: April 18, 2018

Dale Winton, son of actor Sheree Winton, was a popular DJ and radio host. He was known for presenting shows such as Dale's Supermarket Sweep, In It to Win It, Pets Win Prizes, and Hole in the Wall. He came out as gay in his 2002 memoir.

Jamie xx

(Musician)

Birthdate: October 28, 1988

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: London

Craig Charles

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 11, 1964

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK

Samantha Ronson

(Singer-Songwriter and DJ Who Became Known for the Song ‘Pull My Hair Out')

Birthdate: August 7, 1977

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: London, England

Samantha Ronson is an English singer, songwriter, and DJ. Best known for her work as a DJ, Ronson spins at high-profile gigs across the world. She has also played private events for popular personalities like Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, and Ellen DeGeneres among others. Samantha Ronson is also known for getting entangled in several controversies including lawsuits.

Marvin Humes

(English Singer, Radio Host, Television Presenter, and Disc Jockey)

Birthdate: March 18, 1985

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Greenwich, London, England

Marvin Humes is an English singer, radio host, television presenter, and disc jockey. He is best known for his association with the boyband JLS. As part of the band, Humes participates in fundraising events to benefit charities like Cancer Research UK and Comic Relief. Marvin Humes is also known for hosting shows like The Voice UK and The Hit List.

Tim Westwood

(British DJ and TV Personality Known for Hosting the 'Radio 1' Rap Show)

Birthdate: October 3, 1957

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Tim Westwood is a British DJ and television and radio presenter. He is best known for presenting the popular British reality TV show Pimp My Ride UK. Over the years, Tim Westwood has received several prestigious awards, including MOBO Awards and Radio Academy John Peel Award.

Dermot O'Leary

(Radio personality, DJ)

Birthdate: May 24, 1973

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Colchester, Essex, England

Jimi Mistry

(Actor)

Birthdate: January 1, 1973

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK

JME

(MC)

Birthdate: May 4, 1985

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: London Borough of Hackney, London

Lauren Laverne

(Disc jockey)

Birthdate: April 28, 1978

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK

Carl Cox

(Record producer)

Birthdate: July 29, 1962

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Pete Tong

(DJs)

Birthdate: July 30, 1960

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Dartford, Kent, England, UK

Paul Oakenfold

(Record Producer and DJ Known Especially for His Contributions to the 'Trance' Genre)

Birthdate: August 30, 1963

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Mile End, London, England

Grammy-nominated trance DJ and record producer Paul Oakenfold is regarded as the Godfather of electronic music. He has often made headlines with his innovative projects, such as his 2017 DJ project at the Mt. Everest base camp and his performance at the Stonehenge in 2018.

Pete Waterman

(Record producer)