Nik Kershaw Net Worth
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Nicholas David Kershaw net worth is
$20 Million
Nicholas David Kershaw Wiki Biography
Nik Kershaw (born Nicholas David Kershaw, 1 March 1958) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. The former jazz-funk guitarist was a 1980s teen idol. His 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1984 beat all other solo artists. Kershaw appeared at the dual-venue concert Live Aid in 1985, and has penned a number of hits for other artists, including a UK number one single in 1991 for Chesney Hawkes, "The One and Only". Kershaw is best known for the tracks "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", "Wouldn't It Be Good" and "The Riddle". Elton John, a friend of Kershaw, has described Kershaw as "one of the best songwriters of a generation".
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on Bob Geldof] The man deserves all the praise he gets. He has brought the entire world together. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wrote the song "The One and Only", which became a number one single in the UK for Chesney Hawkes in 1991. |
| 2 | He made a comeback in 1999 after 10 years with the album "15 Minutes" |
| 3 | He was one of the most successful 1980s acts, who had hits such as "The Riddle", "Wouldn't It Be Good" and his highest-charting hit "I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me." |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who's Doing the Dishes? | 2016 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Eddie the Eagle | 2016 | "The Sky's The Limit" / performer: "The Sky's The Limit" | |
| Sounds of the 80s | 2015 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Britain's Got Talent | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Todd's Pop Song Reviews | 2015 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie | 2014 | writer: "The One and Only" | |
| Walking with the Ferryman | 2014 | writer: "Requiemish" | |
| Kinect Sports: Season Two | 2011 | Video Game courtesy: "The One And Only" / music: "The One And Only" / writer: "The One And Only" | |
| Source Code | 2011 | writer: "The One and Only" | |
| Total Wipeout | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Moon | 2009 | writer: "One and Only" | |
| Extras | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Bonneville | 2006 | performer: "Wounded" / writer: "Wounded" | |
| Park | 2006 | performer: "Jane Doe", "Have a Nice Life" / writer: "Jane Doe", "Have a Nice Life" | |
| Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories | 2006 | Video Game performer: "Wouldn't It Be Good" / writer: "Wouldn't It Be Good" | |
| AMV Hell 3: The Motion Picture | 2005 | performer: "The Riddle" | |
| Top of the Pops | 1994 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Night We Never Met | 1993 | writer: "Missing You Already" - as Nick Kershaw | |
| Sjans | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1992 writer - 1 episode, 1992 | ||
| Doc Hollywood | 1991 | writer: "THE ONE AND ONLY" - as Nick Kershaw | |
| Pretty in Pink | 1986 | performer: "Wouldn't It Be Good" / writer: "Wouldn't It Be Good" | |
| EastEnders | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1985 writer - 1 episode, 1985 | ||
| Diese Drombuschs | 1985 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Live Aid | 1985 | TV Special documentary performer: "Wouldn't it be Good", "The Riddle" / writer: "Wouldn't it be Good", "The Riddle" | |
| Secret Admirer | 1985 | performer: "You Might" / writer: "You Might" | |
| Gotcha! | 1985 | performer: "Wouldn't It Be Good" | |
| The Slugger's Wife | 1985 | performer: "HUMAN RACING" / writer: "HUMAN RACING" | |
| No 73 | 1984 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Ireland with a Fridge | 2010 | Man in bookshop queue | |
| Hold Tight! | 1982 | TV Series | Guest Artist |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taking Sides | 1984 | TV Series composer - 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Rat: The Series | 1986 | TV Series | Himself |
| Saturday Superstore | 1984-1986 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Laughter Show | 1984-1985 | TV Series | Himself - Musical guest |
| Top of the Pops | 1984-1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Àngel Casas Show | 1984-1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Nöjesmassakern | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live Aid | 1985 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| Wogan | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| No 73 | 1984-1985 | TV Series | Himself / musical guest |
| The British Record Industry Awards | 1985 | TV Special | Himself |
| Live aus dem Alabama | 1984 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Molly: The Real Thing | 2016 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Artist |
| The Nation's Favourite 80s Number One | 2015 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Loose Women | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Sounds of the 80s | 2015 | TV Series | Himself - Special Guest |
| The Big Fat Quiz of the 80s | 2012 | TV Special | Himself (uncredited) |
| The Wright Stuff | 2005-2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Panelist / Guest Panelist |
| 80s Rewind Festival 2011 | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Podge and Rodge Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Gylne tider | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Live Aid Remembered | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Hell's Kitchen | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Liquid News | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| Mundo VIP | 1998 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Secret Policeman's Third Ball | 1987 | Documentary | Himself |
Archive Footage
Known for movies
Source Code (2011)
as Soundtrack
Moon (2009)
as Soundtrack
Eddie the Eagle (2016)
as Soundtrack
Pretty in Pink (1986)
as Soundtrack
