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David Gandy was born on February 19, 1980 in Billericay, United Kingdom and is credited as a model. That puts David Gandy at 46 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Gloucestershire. The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
David Gandy did something I find genuinely remarkable: he turned male modeling, long treated as an afterthought beside its female counterpart, into a headline act. Winning a televised model search and parlaying it into being the highest-grossing male model in history, and the only man to repeat on Forbes' highest-paid list, speaks to more than a good jawline. That's longevity, business sense and brand discipline. What I respect is the reinvention into creative direction; he clearly understood his face was an asset with an expiry date. To me he's proof that in fashion, staying power beats a single great campaign every time.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Gandy
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・ギャンディ
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・ぎゃんでぃ
- Born
- February 19, 1980 (age 46)
- Origin
- Billericay, United Kingdom
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- model
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- University of Gloucestershire
3. Links
4. 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 David Gandy born?
Born February 19, 1980 (age 46).
Where is David Gandy from?
David Gandy is from Billericay, United Kingdom.
What does David Gandy do?
David Gandy works as model.
How tall is David Gandy?
David Gandy is 191 cm.