Keith Peter Thomas Francis Julian John Duffy, known professionally as Keith Duffy, is an Irish singer, actor, radio and television presenter and drummer.
He began his professional music career in 1993 as a member of the Irish pop boy band Boyzone alongside Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately.
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- Full name: Keith Peter Thomas Francis Julian John Duffy
- Stage name: Keith Duffy
- Date of Birth: October 1, 1974
- Age: 49
- Birthplace: Donam, Dublin, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: singer, actor
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Sean and Pat Duffy
- Siblings: Derek and John
- Spouse: Lisa Smith
- Children: Jay and Mia
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: 1 million euros and 5 million euros.
Early life and education
Keith Peter Thomas Francis Julian John Duffy was born on October 1, 1974 in Donaghmed, Dublin, Ireland. He is the son of Sean Duffy and Pat Duffy, and has an older brother named Derek and a younger brother named John.
Duffy initially studied architecture for a year at university but eventually dropped out of the course.
Profession
Keith Duffy is a talented Irish artist who has dabbled in music, acting, TV hosting and even drumming. He is best known as a member of the Irish boy band Boyzone, which sold over 13 million records and had several chart-topping singles during the 1990s.
In addition to his work with Boyzone, Duffy also dabbled in songwriting. After the band went on hiatus, he turned to acting, appearing in popular soaps such as Coronation Street and Beautiful City. Duffy has also appeared in various theatre productions.
Duffy, a charismatic man, has hosted shows such as The Box and You’re a Star. He has also appeared on reality shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and Splash!
In addition to his acting career, Duffy is an advocate dedicated to raising awareness of autism, which was fueled by his daughter’s diagnosis. He is a patron of Autism Action Ireland and uses his platform to promote understanding and support for people with autism.
Awards and nominations
music
As a member of Boyzone, he won four Brit Awards [BRIT Awards].
Social Media
- Instagram account: officialkeithduffy.
- Twitter account: @officialkeith.
Personal life
Keith Duffy has been married to Lisa Smith since 1998. The couple has two children together – son Jay (born 1996) and daughter Mia (born 2000). In late 2023, it was reported that Keith and Lisa had separated. However, there have been recent rumors that the couple may have reconciled.
Notably, Duffy’s daughter Mia has been diagnosed with autism. Keith has been an outspoken advocate for raising awareness of autism and supporting those affected by the condition.
Filmography
movie
- Poster Boy(2020)
- Mrs. Brown’s Boys Movie (2014)
- Black Prince(2017)
- Little Roy (2018)
- Robot Crocodile (2018)
television
- Coronation Street (2008-2010)
- Beautiful City (2010)
- Workplace (2013)
- Dancing on Ice (2013)
- Paradise Island (2013)
- 5 Narration (2017)
- Loftus Hall (2014)
net worth
Keith Duffy’s net worth is not yet public, but it is estimated to be between €1 million and €5 million. This wealth has been accumulated through his successful career over the years.
