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Alex Turner was born in Sheffield, United Kingdom on January 6, 1986. Public records list Alex Turner as a singer, singer-songwriter and guitarist. That works out to 40 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Stocksbridge High School and Barnsley College. Notable works include Stuck on the Puzzle.
My Take
Alex Turner is, for my money, one of the finest lyricists of his generation. As the frontman of Arctic Monkeys he moves effortlessly between kitchen-sink realism and surreal wordplay, and that range is what keeps me returning to his records. Coming out of Sheffield and topping nearly every UK album chart along the way, he's never coasted on early success; instead he keeps reinventing his sound, sometimes at the risk of alienating fans. His voice and writing have aged like good whisky, growing richer and stranger, and I'm happy to keep listening for whatever he tries next.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex Turner
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・ターナー
- Reading
- あれっくす・たーなー
- Born
- January 6, 1986 (age 40)
- Origin
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / guitarist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Stocksbridge High School
- University
- Barnsley College
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Stuck on the Puzzle |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex Turner born?
Alex Turner was born on January 6, 1986 and is 40 years old.
Where is Alex Turner from?
Alex Turner is from Sheffield, United Kingdom.
What does Alex Turner do?
Alex Turner works as singer, singer-songwriter, guitarist.
Where did Alex Turner study?
Alex Turner attended Barnsley College.
What is Alex Turner known for?
Alex Turner's notable works include Stuck on the Puzzle.
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