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Omar Lye-Fook was born on 14 October, 1968 in London, England, is a British singer, songwriter and actor (born 1968). Discover Omar Lye-Fook's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Omar Lye-Fook |
| Occupation |
Singer · songwriter · musician · actor |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
14 October, 1968 |
| Birthday |
14 October |
| Birthplace |
London, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Omar Lye-Fook Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Omar Lye-Fook height not available right now. We will update Omar Lye-Fook's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
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| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
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Omar Lye-Fook Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Omar Lye-Fook worth at the age of 55 years old? Omar Lye-Fook’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Omar Lye-Fook's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer |
Omar Lye-Fook Social Network
Timeline
Omar Christopher Lye-Fook MBE (born 14 October 1968), known professionally as Omar, is an English singer, songwriter and actor.
He grew up in Canterbury, Kent, and learned his craft classically, playing the trumpet, piano and percussion.
He also spent two years at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester and the Guildhall School of Music in London.
His most well-known song was his debut single "There's Nothing Like This".
Following his first two single releases, "Mr Postman" (1985) and "You and Me" (1988) featuring backing vocals from Caron Wheeler, Omar released his debut album, There's Nothing Like This, in 1990.
Initially released on his father's record label, Kongo Records, it entered the UK Albums Chart, peaking at No. 54.
Signing to his first major record label Talkin' Loud saw the re-release of his debut album, which climbed to No. 19 in the UK Albums Chart.
It reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart on re-release in 1991.
In 2022, he appeared in EastEnders as Avery Baker.
This was followed in 1992 by his second album, Music, which proved less successful than the first, peaking at No. 37.
A new signing to RCA Records led to Omar undertaking collaborations with other musicians, including Lamont Dozier, David Frank (The System), the former Heatwave bassist Derrick Bramble, Leon Ware and Stevie Wonder.
In 1996, Omar contributed "Water to Drink" to the AIDS benefit album, Red Hot + Rio, produced by the Red Hot Organization.
In 2003, after one of his songs ("There's Nothing Like This") was used in the intro round on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, presenter Mark Lamarr questioned Omar's supposed instant recognisability, quipping that he would require a Blockbuster card to confirm Omar's identity.
Omar's agent e-mailed the show, and, a few episodes later, Omar appeared in the show's 'identity parade' round, Blockbuster card in hand.
Lamarr was forced to concede that Omar was both immediately recognisable, and a rather more significant artist than he had earlier given him credit for.
In 2006, the Urban Music Awards presented Omar with the Best Neo Soul Act and Outstanding Achievement Awards.
Omar became the father of twin daughters in early 2008.
After studying at the Identity Drama School, on 11 June 2009, Omar made his acting debut in Ché Walker's musical Been So Long.
He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2012 Birthday Honours for services to music.
During July and August 2015, Omar appeared as part of the house band in the BBC Two comedy series The Javone Prince Show.
In June 2017, Omar was one of the "Artists for Grenfell" who performed the number-one charity single "Bridge over Troubled Water", in aid of victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
In January 2022, Omar contributed vocals to Berlin-based artist Le Commandant Couche-Tôt's track "L'été indien".
In 2022, Omar was cast in the role of Avery Baker in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Omar is sometimes credited as Omar Hammer.
His birth father's surname is Lye-Fook, while his stepfather's surname is Hammer.
He and his siblings—two brothers and a sister—are all musicians.
Samia Lye-Fook, Omar's sister, and youngest of the four, has provided background vocals for some of Omar's recordings.
