Pete Burns

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

19

Gender

Male

Birthday

1959-08-05

Day of death

2016-10-23 (57 years old)

Place of Birth

Port Sunlight, Cheshire, England

Pete Burns

Biography

Pete Burns was an English singer-songwriter and television personality. He founded the pop band Dead or Alive in 1980, in which he was vocalist and songwriter, and which rose to mainstream success with their 1985 single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)". He later rose to further celebrity status in the British media following his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother 4, in which he finished in fifth place. He appeared on further television reality shows, including as a presenter.

Known For

  • Wogan

    Wogan

  • Never Mind the Buzzcocks

    Never Mind the Buzzcocks

  • Celebrity Big Brother

    Celebrity Big Brother

  • Big Brother's Little Brother

    Big Brother's Little Brother

  • The Alan Titchmarsh Show

    The Alan Titchmarsh Show

  • Big Brother's Bit on the Side

    Big Brother's Bit on the Side

  • Where Are They Now?

    Where Are They Now?

  • Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

    Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

  • Big Brother's Big Mouth

    Big Brother's Big Mouth

  • The Kenny Everett Television Show

    The Kenny Everett Television Show

  • The Hit Factory: The Stock Aitken & Waterman Story

    The Hit Factory: The Stock Aitken & Waterman Story

  • The Noughties...Was That It?

    The Noughties...Was That It?

  • Katie & Peter: Unleashed

    Katie & Peter: Unleashed

  • Pete's PA

    Pete's PA

  • Dead or Alive Disco in Dream Live in Japan

    Dead or Alive Disco in Dream Live in Japan

  • Dead or Alive: Rip it Up Live

    Dead or Alive: Rip it Up Live

  • The Friday Night Project

    The Friday Night Project

  • Pete Burns - Unspun

    Pete Burns - Unspun

  • Dead Or Alive: Evolution - The Videos

    Dead Or Alive: Evolution - The Videos