James Nicholas Righton Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Awards, Ethnicity, Wife, Daughters, Songs

James Nicholas Righton is an English musician and composer, best known as the former keyboardist and vocalist of the British band Klaxons.

Born on August 25, 1983, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, Righton gained prominence in the mid-2000s as part of the new rave movement.

His band’s debut album, Myths of the Near Future, won the Mercury Prize in 2007, propelling them into the spotlight.

Following the band’s disbandment in 2015, Righton pursued a solo career, releasing albums such as The Performer (2020) and Jim, I’m Still Here (2022).  

Profile

• Full name: James Nicholas Righton
• Date of birth: August 25, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
• State of origin: Warwickshire
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Musician, composer, singer, songwriter
• Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
• Parents: Nicholas Righton (father)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Keira Knightley (married May 4, 2013)
• Children: Edie Knightley Righton, Delilah Knightley Righton
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: English
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

James Righton is now 42 years old and was born on August 25, 1983, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. His father, Nicholas Righton, is also a musician. Righton attended Stratford-upon-Avon High School, where he met Simon Taylor-Davis.  

The two formed a band together, which eventually led to the creation of Klaxons. He later worked as a music teacher while pursuing his musical career. He enrolled at Cardiff University. Specific details about his major are not publicly available.

Personal Life

James Righton married actress Keira Knightley on May 4, 2013, in a private ceremony in Mazan, France. The couple met in 2011 at an Academy Awards viewing party, where Righton introduced himself humorously as her future husband.

They have two daughters: Edie Knightley Righton, born on May 25, 2015, and Delilah Knightley Righton, born on September 13, 2019. The family resides in Canonbury, Islington, London.

Career

James Righton’s career began in the mid-2000s as a member of the British band Klaxons. The band was known for their unique blend of indie rock and electronic music, contributing to the new rave movement.

Their debut album, Myths of the Near Future, won the Mercury Prize in 2007. After the band’s disbandment in 2015, Righton pursued a solo career, releasing his debut album, The Performer, in 2020.  

He followed up with Jim in 2022 with “I’m Still Here. “In addition to his solo work, Righton has composed music for various films, including Benjamin (2018) and Daddy Issues (2024), and has collaborated with artists such as ABBA and The Chemical Brothers.

Awards

• James Righton was a member of Klaxons when they won the Mercury Prize in 2007 for their debut album, Myths of the Near Future.  

Net Worth

James Righton’s net worth is estimated at $5 million. He has earned income through his music career, including his time with Klaxons, his solo projects, and his work composing music for films and collaborating with other artists.

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Filmography

• Benjamin (2018)
• Chatroom (2010)
• Maria (2010)

Discography

• The Performer (2020)
• Jim, I’m Still Here (2022)
• Myths of the Near Future (2007)
• Surfing the Void (2010)
• Love Frequency (2014)
• Shock Machine (2017)