Jonathan Wilkes was born in Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, to Eileen Wilkes and Graham Wilkes, and spent most of his childhood in Packmoor, an outlying village of Chell, with his friend Robbie Williams. He has one older sister called Kay. He signed for Port Vale FC, aged seven, and played for Everton FC as a teenager. He was dropped from the team due to his unwillingness to 'eat, sleep and breathe football'.[2]
His first stage role was in a Stoke Amateur Operatic Society production of Hans Christian Andersen, playing opposite his friend Robbie Williams.[3]
In 1996, he won the Cameron Mackintosh Young Entertainer of the Year Award. From this, he went on to work in Blackpool under the name 'Jonathan and the Space Girls', until being spotted by Kevin Bishop of the BBC, who employed him as a presenter for the precursor channel to BBC3.[4] He has since gone on to work in West End Musicals, and has presented You've Been Framed!.
After signing a record deal with Virgin, Wilkes had a brief spell as a pop-music singer like his friend Robbie Williams, his single "Just Another Day" went to No. 24 in the UK Singles Chart.[5] The single hit the Top 5 in 18 countries worldwide.[6] During his brief singing career, he performed with his friend Robbie Williams at the Royal Albert Hall and sang Somethin' Stupid together which received positive reviews. However, Wilkes later opted to stop making music in order to move back into TV and stage work, the latter being his biggest passion.[7]
Wilkes is a panto star, being a regular at the Regent Theatre Stoke since 2005.
Soccer Aidedit
Wilkes participates and assists in the organisation of Soccer Aid, an event he has been involved in since 2006 with his friend Robbie Williams.
While working for the BBC, he lived in London with his friend Robbie Williams in Williams' mansion.[10] Also while at the BBC, he met his wife Nikki. The couple live in Royal Wootton Bassett.[11]
In September 2013, Wilkes opened his own full-time performing arts college called Wilkes Academy.[12] The patrons of the academy include Ant and Dec, Arlene Phillips and his friend Robbie Williams.[13] The college is based in Swindon.
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possibly contains original research Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations Statements consisting only of original research should be removed May 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message Jonathan Wilkes born 1 August 1978 1 is an English television presenter singer and friend of Robbie Williams Jonathan WilkesBorn 1978 08 01 1 August 1978 age 45 Baddeley Green Stoke on Trent Staffordshire EnglandOccupation s Entertainer singer presenterSpouseNikki Wheeler m 2004 wbr Children2 Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Soccer Aid 3 Personal life 4 Discography 4 1 Single 5 References 6 External linksEarly life and career editJonathan Wilkes was born in Baddeley Green Stoke on Trent to Eileen Wilkes and Graham Wilkes and spent most of his childhood in Packmoor an outlying village of Chell with his friend Robbie Williams He has one older sister called Kay He signed for Port Vale FC aged seven and played for Everton FC as a teenager He was dropped from the team due to his unwillingness to eat sleep and breathe football 2 His first stage role was in a Stoke Amateur Operatic Society production of Hans Christian Andersen playing opposite his friend Robbie Williams 3 In 1996 he won the Cameron Mackintosh Young Entertainer of the Year Award From this he went on to work in Blackpool under the name Jonathan and the Space Girls until being spotted by Kevin Bishop of the BBC who employed him as a presenter for the precursor channel to BBC3 4 He has since gone on to work in West End Musicals and has presented You ve Been Framed After signing a record deal with Virgin Wilkes had a brief spell as a pop music singer like his friend Robbie Williams his single Just Another Day went to No 24 in the UK Singles Chart 5 The single hit the Top 5 in 18 countries worldwide 6 During his brief singing career he performed with his friend Robbie Williams at the Royal Albert Hall and sang Somethin Stupid together which received positive reviews However Wilkes later opted to stop making music in order to move back into TV and stage work the latter being his biggest passion 7 Wilkes is a panto star being a regular at the Regent Theatre Stoke since 2005 Soccer Aid editWilkes participates and assists in the organisation of Soccer Aid an event he has been involved in since 2006 with his friend Robbie Williams Personal life editWilkes attended City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College 8 He is a boyhood fan of Port Vale like his friend Robbie Williams 9 While working for the BBC he lived in London with his friend Robbie Williams in Williams mansion 10 Also while at the BBC he met his wife Nikki The couple live in Royal Wootton Bassett 11 In September 2013 Wilkes opened his own full time performing arts college called Wilkes Academy 12 The patrons of the academy include Ant and Dec Arlene Phillips and his friend Robbie Williams 13 The college is based in Swindon Discography editSingle edit Year Title Chart positionsUK2001 Just Another Day 24 14 References edit Home James Grant Jonathanwilkes com Archived from the original on 7 May 2010 Retrieved 30 April 2012 Jonny Wilkes I can t help it if Robbie Williams is my best mate Staff Life 20 December 2013 Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 Retrieved 17 June 2016 Jonathan Wilkes Wilkes Academy martintideswell 22 September 2012 Why our Jonny changed goals to become a stage star Martin Tideswell Retrieved 17 June 2016 Roberts David 2006 British Hit Singles amp Albums 19th ed London Guinness World Records Limited p 603 ISBN 1 904994 10 5 Jonathan Wilkes Wilkes Academy Jonny Wilkes I can t help it if Robbie Williams is my best mate Staff Life 20 December 2013 Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 Retrieved 13 June 2016 Jonny Wilkes I can t help it if Robbie Williams is my best mate Staff Life 20 December 2013 Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 Retrieved 13 June 2016 Port Vale s most famous supporters OneValeFan Academy 11 October 2020 Jonny Wilkes I can t help it if Robbie Williams is my best mate Staff Life 20 December 2013 Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 Retrieved 13 June 2016 Jonny Wilkes I can t help it if Robbie Williams is my best mate Staff Life 20 December 2013 Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 Retrieved 13 June 2016 Jonathan Wilkes Wilkes Academy Jonny Wilkes I can t help it if Robbie Williams is my best mate Staff Life 20 December 2013 Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 Retrieved 13 June 2016 Jonathan Wilkes Official Charts External links editJonathan Wilkes at IMDbPreceded byLisa Riley Host of You ve Been Framed 2003 2004 Succeeded byHarry Hill Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jonathan Wilkes amp oldid 1181445290, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
