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My Take
Aled Jones fascinates me less for the angelic boyhood voice that made Walking in the Air a 1985 hit than for what he did afterward. Plenty of child stars vanish when their gift literally changes pitch, but Jones reinvented himself as a polished BBC, ITV and Classic FM presenter, an MBE-honoured second act that proves real durability. I admire performers who treat a single famous moment as a foundation rather than a ceiling. From Bangor chorister to broadcasting fixture, this Welsh Capricorn has quietly modelled how to age out of one talent and into another with grace. That adaptability earns my genuine respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aled Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- アレッド・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- あれっど・じょーんず
- Born
- December 29, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Bangor, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- radio personality / opera singer / television presenter / singer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Aled Jones born?
Born December 29, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Aled Jones from?
Aled Jones is from Bangor, United Kingdom.
What does Aled Jones do?
Aled Jones works as radio personality, opera singer, television presenter, singer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.