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Adam Faith was an English singer, actor, and financial journalist who became a British rock and roll teen idol in the 1960s. He scored multiple No. 1 hits on the UK Singles Chart and was one of the most charted acts of the decade. Faith also had an acting career, appearing in films and television shows.
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Terence Nelhams Wrightand “Poor Me”and Frank Carver in the BBC comedy drama Love Hurts (1992-1994).
Frequently Asked Questions
Adam Faith’s real name was Terence Nelhams Wright.
Adam Faith was born on June 23, 1940.
Adam Faith scored consecutive No. 1 hits on the UK Singles Chart with ,What Do You Want?, (1959) and ,Poor Me, (1960).
Adam Faith was one of the most charted acts of the 1960s, and he was also one of the first UK artists to record original songs regularly.
Adam Faith had an acting career, appearing as Dave in the film Beat Girl (1960), the lead in the TV series Budgie (1971–1972), and Frank Carver in the BBC comedy drama Love Hurts (1992–1994).
Adam Faith passed away on March 8, 2003.
In addition to his music and acting careers, Adam Faith also worked as a financial journalist.
3 Quotes by Adam Faith
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I had a financial page to write in the Mail on Sunday where I’d give tips on shares. I worked there for two and a half years. Nothing compares to the burst of energy felt on a newsroom floor when a big story breaks.
Adam FaithEnglish singer, actor and financial journalist (1940-2003)
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I’m working harder now than ever before. I couldn’t turn down the BBC job because I’ve never been offered the opportunity of killing three or four people on screen before!
Adam FaithEnglish singer, actor and financial journalist (1940-2003)
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I’d like to be a geneticist to be honest, but there are limits to what I can do now. For my dream to come true I’d have to be 20 years old again, heading off to a blue chip university.
Adam FaithEnglish singer, actor and financial journalist (1940-2003)