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Public records list Dave Lee Travis as a photographer, television presenter and radio personality. Born on May 25, 1945, Dave Lee Travis is from Buxton, United Kingdom. That works out to 81 years old in 2026.
My Take
I love that Travis began on Radio Caroline in 1965, broadcasting from the rebellious fringe of pirate radio before crossing into the mainstream. That origin tells you something about temperament: a genuine devotion to music and the live medium rather than mere ambition. Decades on, he's still hosting a Sunday chart show, which is its own quiet feat in an industry that chews through personalities. Add photography to the mix and you get a restless, hands-on broadcaster. What I take from his run is simple admiration for staying power, the kind that comes only from loving the work itself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dave Lee Travis
- Name (Japanese)
- デーヴ・リー・トラヴィス
- Reading
- でーゔ・りー・とらゔぃす
- Born
- May 25, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Buxton, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- photographer / television presenter / radio personality / disc jockey
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave%20Lee%20Travis
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1173268
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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 Dave Lee Travis born?
Born May 25, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Dave Lee Travis from?
Dave Lee Travis is from Buxton, United Kingdom.
What does Dave Lee Travis do?
Dave Lee Travis works as photographer, television presenter, radio personality, disc jockey.
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