Gerard Way Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Facts, Biography
Gerard Way Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 80 kg |
Date of Birth | April 9, 1977 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Gerard Way is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, musician, and comic book writer who is best recognized as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the rock band My Chemical Romance, with which he has released albums such as I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, The Black Parade, and Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. In addition to that, he has also gained acclaim with his work as a comic book writer and has written the Eisner Award-winning comic book series The Umbrella Academy, which was later adapted into a Netflix series released in 2019.
Born Name
Gerard Arthur Way
Nick Name
Gee, Uncle Jiggy
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Summit, New Jersey, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Gerard graduated from Belleville High School in Essex County, New Jersey in 1995.
In 1999, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Musician, Comic Book Writer
Family
- Father – Donald Way
- Mother – Donna Lee (née Rush)
- Sibling – Mikey Way (Younger Brother) (Musician)
- Others – Jonathan Camp Way (Paternal Grandfather), Ellen Lee (Paternal Grandmother), Arthur J. Rush (Maternal Grandfather), Elena Lee Rush (Maternal Grandmother), Joe Rogan (Maternal Cousin) (Comedian, Actor)
Manager
He has been signed with Warner Bros. Records, Inc., Record Label, Burbank, California, United States.
Genre
Alternative Rock, Post-Hardcore, Pop Punk, Emo, Punk Rock, Hard Rock
Instruments
Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Piano
Labels
Reprise, Warner Bros., Eyeball Records
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
80 kg or 176 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Gerard Way has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Gerard Way has Italian ancestry on his mother’s side while he is of Scottish descent on his father’s side.
Hair Color
He naturally has “Dark Brown” hair but likes to dye his hair to other colors.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Disputed
He once said, “I never really subscribed to the archetype masculinity growing up, I had no interest in sports or anything like that. There was a time where I was called a girl so often that when I discovered the idea of transgenderism I considered myself to be more of a girl. So I identify with trans people and women a lot because I was a girl to a lot of people growing up.”
Distinctive Features
- Looks
- Sports different hair colors
Shoe Size
10 (US) (via Twitter)
Religion
He was raised Catholic.
However, as an adult, he is still believed to be close to God.
Best Known For
Working as a lead vocalist (and rhythm guitarist and pianist) with the My Chemical Romance from 2001 to 2013
First Album
As a member of My Chemical Romance, his debut album was I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love released on July 23, 2002, via Eyeball Records. It was certified as ‘Gold’ in the UK.
As a solo artist, his first album was Hesitant Alien released in September 2014 via Warner Bros., and Reprise Records.
First Film
In 2008, Gerard appeared in the 2008 short fantasy animated film X-Mess Detritus as a narrator.
First TV Show
He first appeared in the show Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2010 in just one episode as a writer and singer.
Gerard Way Favorite Things
- Pen – Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen
- Cereal – Honey Nut Cheerios
- Actor – Evan Peters
- Favorite Song from Hesitant Alien Album – No Shows
- Favorite Morrissey Song – Boxers
- Historical Period – 60s
- Movie – The Fisher King (1991)
- Favorite Hair Color he has ever Supported – Simple Bleach Blonde
- Tea – PG Tips
- Comic Shop – Secret Headquarters in Los Angeles, United States
Source – Twitter.com, Reddit AMA
Gerard Way Facts
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