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Ziggy Marley is a singer, composer and voice actor, born on October 17, 1968 in Kingston, Jamaica. As of 2026, Ziggy Marley is 57 years old. Education on record includes St. George's College, Jamaica. Listed accolades include Daytime Emmy Award, Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album (1988, 1989, 1997, 2006, 2013, 2014) and Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children (2009). Notable works include Shark Tale.
My Take
Ziggy Marley carries the heaviest surname in music, and what I admire most is that he never simply traded on it. Eight Grammys, including one for a children's album, tell me he is genuinely interested in passing reggae's message of peace and love down to the next generation rather than freezing his father's legacy in amber. Leading the Melody Makers before going solo on his own label shows real artistic independence. His voice work in Shark Tale even reveals a lighter, playful side. To me he is proof that the best way to honor a giant is to make your own sound.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ziggy Marley
- Name (Japanese)
- ジギー・マーリー
- Reading
- じぎー・まーりー
- Born
- October 17, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Occupation
- singer / composer / voice actor / songwriter / musician
2. Background
- University
- St. George's College, Jamaica
Awards & achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award
- 1988 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album
- 1989 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album
- 1997 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album
- 2006 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album
- 2009 Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children
- 2013 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album
- 2014 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Shark Tale | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.ziggymarley.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ziggymarley/
- Xhttps://x.com/ziggymarley
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziggy%20Marley
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199418
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Ziggy Marley born?
Born October 17, 1968 (age 57).
Where is Ziggy Marley from?
Ziggy Marley is from Kingston, Jamaica.
What does Ziggy Marley do?
Ziggy Marley works as singer, composer, voice actor, songwriter, musician.
What is Ziggy Marley known for?
Notable works include Shark Tale.
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