Engelbert Humperdinck Biography: Children, Parents, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Height, Songs
Arnold George Dorsey also known as Engelbert Humperdinck is a legendary British singer and balladeer known for his rich baritone voice and romantic easy-listening hits that defined the 1960s and 1970s.
Famous for classics like Release Me, The Last Waltz, and Spanish Eyes, he sold over 150 million records worldwide and became one of the most successful middle-of-the-road entertainers with a career spanning over six decades.
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Early Life and Education
Engelbert Humperdinck was born on May 2, 1936, in Madras, British India. Brought up by his parents Mervyn Dorsey, a British Army NCO of Welsh descent, and Olive Dorsey of German descent in a large family. He was one of ten children.
The family moved to Leicester, England when he was ten. He showed early musical talent learning the saxophone and began performing in nightclubs.
He dropped out of school at age 15 to pursue music. His religion is Christianity. His ethnicity is British.
Career
Engelbert Humperdinck began his professional path in the 1950s performing under the name Gerry Dorsey. After struggling for years his manager Gordon Mills suggested a name change to Engelbert Humperdinck in 1965.
He achieved massive breakthrough in 1967 with the hit Release Me which knocked The Beatles off the charts.
He followed with major successes including The Last Waltz, There Goes My Everything, and Am I That Easy to Forget.
He represented the UK in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest and continues touring globally. Known for his smooth romantic style he has released numerous albums and maintained a loyal fanbase through live performances.
His work emphasizes heartfelt ballads and sophisticated easy listening appealing to audiences across generations. He received an MBE for services to music and charity.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @therealengelbert
- YouTube Channel: Engelbert Humperdinck
- Facebook: Engelbert Humperdinck
Personal Life
Engelbert Humperdinck, 90 years old, was married to Patricia Healey from 1964 until her death in 2021. They shared a long and devoted marriage. He has four children with Patricia: Scott Dorsey, Jason Dorsey, Louise Dorsey and Bradley Dorsey.
He also has a daughter Jennifer from a relationship with Kathy Jetter in the 1970s. He prioritizes family time and has faced personal challenges including health issues but remains close with his children.
There are no other widely known past relationships. He is a widower and not engaged. His height is 1.87 m.
Net Worth
Engelbert Humperdinck‘s net worth is estimated at $180 million USD. His income primarily comes from music album sales, royalties from hit songs, live tours and performances, merchandise, and licensing of his extensive catalog.
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