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Born on July 12, 1974 in Waddinxveen, South Holland, Netherlands, Sharon den Adel is a singer, songwriter and composer. Sharon den Adel is 52 years old as of 2026. The listed height is 170 cm.
My Take
What strikes me most about Sharon den Adel is how she balances fragility and command in a single voice. As the frontwoman of Within Temptation, she could have been overwhelmed by symphonic-metal bombast, yet she anchors it instead. Founding the band at twenty-two and singing publicly since fourteen tells me of someone who built her artistry deliberately, not accidentally. Her stint as Dutch jury chair for Eurovision 2018 hints at a musical intelligence beyond performance. I admire artists who craft whole worlds rather than just deliver songs, and she clearly belongs in that category. Her longevity feels earned, not lucky.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sharon den Adel
- Name (Japanese)
- シャロン・デン・アデル
- Reading
- しゃろん・でん・あでる
- Born
- July 12, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Waddinxveen, South Holland, Netherlands
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / composer / author / musician
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Sharon den Adel born?
Born July 12, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Sharon den Adel from?
Sharon den Adel is from Waddinxveen, South Holland, Netherlands.
What does Sharon den Adel do?
Sharon den Adel works as singer, songwriter, composer, author, musician.
How tall is Sharon den Adel?
Sharon den Adel is 170 cm.
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