Thomas Anders Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Albums, Songs, Modern Talking, Awards

Thomas Anders (born Bernd Weidung on 1 March 1963) is a German singer, songwriter, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist of the pop duo Modern Talking.

He first gained widespread fame in 1985 when Modern Talking’s debut single “You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul” topped charts across Europe, paving the way for a series of international hits and making him one of the most recognizable voices in 1980s Eurodisco.

Profile

• Full name: Bernd Weidung
• Nickname: Thomas Anders
• Date of birth: 1 March 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Koblenz, West Germany
• State of origin: Rhineland-Palatinate
• Nationality: German
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, record producer
• Height: 171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
• Weight: 71 kg (157 lbs)
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Peter Weidung (father), Helga Weidung (mother)
• Siblings: Achim Weidung (brother), Tania Weidung (sister)
• Spouse: Nora Balling (m. 1984–1999); Claudia Hess (m. 2000–present)
• Children: Alexander Mick Weidung
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $40 million

Early Life and education

Thomas Anders is now at the age of 62.

He was born Bernd Weidung on 1 March 1963 in Koblenz, West Germany, where he spent his childhood alongside his brother Achim and sister Tania.

The son of Peter and Helga Weidung, he attended the Eichendorff-Gymnasium in Koblenz, graduating in 1982.

Personal Life

In 1984, Anders married model and singer Nora Balling; they divorced in 1999.

On 15 July 2000, he wed Claudia Hess, with whom he has a son, Alexander Mick Weidung (born 27 June 2002).

Anders maintains a private personal life and has not been involved in any known extramarital affairs or publicized divorces beyond his first marriage.

Career

Anders began performing in local clubs while still at school and released his first Schlager singles in 1980 and 1981, though they met with limited success.

In 1983, he teamed up with songwriter and producer Dieter Bohlen to form Modern Talking.

Their debut single, “You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul,” became a No. 1 hit in 35 countries in 1985.

Between 1985 and 1987, the duo scored six consecutive No. 1 singles across Europe.

After their first split in 1987, Anders pursued a solo career, releasing albums such as Different (1989) and Whispers (1991).

Modern Talking reunited in 1998 and continued until 2003, adding further chart successes and selling over 120 million records worldwide.

Anders has since released numerous solo albums, served as a television presenter, and authored lifestyle books, maintaining a steady presence in German-speaking pop music.

Awards

• Bambi Award
• Goldene Europa
• Goldene Kamera
• ECHO Award
• World Music Award
• Bravo-Otto (Gold and Silver)
• Golden Lion (Radio Luxembourg)
• Honorary professorship, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Net worth

Thomas Anders’s net worth is estimated at around $40 million, earned through record sales, concert tours, television appearances, publishing royalties, and partnerships.

Social Media

• Instagram: @thomasanders_official
• Twitter: @ThomasAnders
• YouTube: Thomas Anders Official

Discography

• Different (1989)
• Whispers (1991)
• Down on Sunset (1992)
• When Will I See You Again (1993)
• Barcos de Cristal (1994)
• Souled (1995)
• This Time (2004)
• Strong (2010)
• Two (2010)
• Pures Leben (2017)
• Ewig mit dir (2018)
• Modern Talking (1985)
• Let’s Talk About Love (1985)
• Ready for Romance (1986)
• In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
• Romantic Warriors (1987)
• Back for Good (1998)
• Alone (1999)
• Year of the Dragon (2000)
• America (2001)
• Victory (2002)
• Universe (2003)

Books

• Modern Cooking
• Der Mensch als Marke