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My Take
James Reyne interests me as a study in staying power. Born in Lagos but shaped by Australia, he first lit up as the voice of Australian Crawl before proving he could carry a solo career on his own terms. That second act is what convinces me his talent was real and not just band chemistry. The 2014 Medal of the Order of Australia signals how deeply audiences there embraced him. I respect artists who keep performing decade after decade rather than coasting on a single hit, and his blend of singing and acting shows a restless, durable creativity I genuinely admire.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Reyne
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイムズ・レイン
- Reading
- じぇいむず・れいん
- Born
- May 19, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / film actor / television actor / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Medal of the Order of Australia
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.jamesreyne.com.au/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jamesreyne_official/
- Xhttps://x.com/jamesreynemusic
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%20Reyne
Frequently asked questions
When was James Reyne born?
Born May 19, 1957 (age 69).
Where is James Reyne from?
James Reyne is from Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
What does James Reyne do?
James Reyne works as singer, songwriter, film actor, television actor, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.