Lily Allen Biography
Lily Allen, officially known as Lily Rose Beatrice Allen is an English singer, songwriter, and actress born on May 2, 1985.
In 2015, she professionally kicked off her music career when she made some of her vocal recordings public on Myspace and the publicity resulted in airplay on BBC Radio 1 and a contract with Regal Recordings.
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She released her first mainstream single, ‘Smile in 2006 which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. This was followed by her debut album, ‘Alright, Still’ with which she sold over 2.6 million copies worldwide.
Her debut album earned her nominations at the Grammy Awards, the Brit Awards, and the MTV Video Music Awards. As a recording artist, she has released several songs and has bagged several awards.
Allen also ventured into other careers; in 2008, she hosted her own television talk show, Lily Allen and Friends, on BBC Three before launching her own record label, ‘In the Name Of,’ in 2011.
As an actress, she has appeared in several movies and is best known for her role in the 2019 film How to Build a Girl. In 2021, she made her West End debut in the new play 2:22 A Ghost Story.
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Her role in the hugely patronized play, ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’ bagged her a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress. Although young, Allen has risen through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after actresses.
Lily Allen Parents
Who Are Lily Allen Parents?
Lily Allen was born in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom to Keith Allen (father) and Alison Owen (mother). Her father is a Welsh actor, pantomime star, and television presenter.
Her mother is a film producer known for producing several movies including; Moonlight & Valentino, Elizabeth, Sylvia, Shaun Of The Dead, Proof, The Other Boleyn Girl, Brick Lane, Chatroom, Saving Mr. Banks, and Tulip Fever, among others.
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