Roland Orzabal

Guitarist

Birthday August 22, 1961

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace England

Age 64 years old

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About

Musician, producer, and songwriter who co-founded and co-fronted the British new wave band Tears for Fears. The band has released 7 albums throughout its career. He has been a producer for Oleta Adams.

Before Fame

His earliest band was called Graduate, which he formed with future Tears For Fears bandmate Curt Smith.

Trivia

He studied theater and was a member of the Zenith Youth Theater Company in Bath. In 2014, he released a romantic comedy-based novel titled, "Sex, Drugs & Opera".

Family Life

He married Caroline Johnston in 1982, with whom he has two children. They divorced in 2017. In 2019, he began dating Emily Rath. They got married in April 2021. They welcomed a child together in September 2025. 

Associated With

Gary Jules recorded a popular version of his composition "Mad World."