
Lewis Capaldi
Biography
Lewis Marc Capaldi, born on October 7, 1996 in Glasgow and raised in Whitburn, West Lothian, is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals, raw lyrics, and self-deprecating humour. He began performing in pubs at age 11 and gained widespread attention after uploading a song recorded on his iPhone, leading to his discovery by manager Ryan Walter. Capaldi rose to fame with his 2017 single "Bruises" and achieved global success with "Someone You Loved," which topped charts in the UK and US, earned a Grammy nomination, and became one of the most-streamed songs on Spotify. His debut album Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent (2019) was the UK’s best-selling album of the year, followed by his chart-topping second album Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent (2023). Despite his success, Capaldi has been open about his struggles with anxiety and Tourette's syndrome, leading to a touring hiatus after a challenging Glastonbury 2023 performance. He returned in 2025 with the single "Survive," which debuted at No. 1 in the UK. Known for his emotional depth and relatability, Capaldi has also gained acclaim for his Netflix documentary How I’m Feeling Now. He is a cousin of actor Peter Capaldi, supports Celtic FC, and remains a strong advocate for mental health awareness.
Known For

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014

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The Graham Norton Show
Self - Musical Guest
2007

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The Graham Norton Show
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2007

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
2003

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Morgenmagazin
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1992

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The Voice
Self - Advisor
2011

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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
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2008

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Hot Ones
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2015

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown
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1999

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MTV Video Music Awards
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1984

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Strictly Come Dancing
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2004

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Strictly Come Dancing
Self - Performer
2004

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Inas Nacht
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2007

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Sanremo Music Festival
Self - Special Guest
1951

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X Factor
Self - Guest
2008

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The Jonathan Ross Show
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2011

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Star Academy
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2001

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MTV Europe Music Awards
Self - Performer
1994

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American Music Awards
Self - Musical Guest
1974

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Chicken Shop Date
Self - Guest
2014
Filmography
2025FilmGreggs vs McDonald's: The Fast Feudas Self (archive footage)2023TVColeen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Storyas Self2023FilmLewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Nowas Self2022FilmLewis Capaldi: BBC Radio 2 Concert2022FilmHomecoming: The Road to Mullingaras Self2020FilmiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 20202020TVCup of Joeas Self2019FilmRoyal Variety Performance 2019as Self - Performer2019FilmLewis Capaldi: SWR3 New Pop Festival 20192019TVLUKE! Die Greatnightshowas Self2016TVMichael McIntyre's Big Showas Self - Performer2015TVHot Onesas Self2014TVChicken Shop Dateas Self - Guest2014TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonas Self2011TVThe Jonathan Ross Showas Self2011TVThe Voiceas Self - Advisor2010TVRadio 1's Big Weekendas Self2010TVBBC Radio 1's Live Lounge2008TVNPR Tiny Desk Concertsas Self2008TVX Factoras Self - Guest2007TVInas Nachtas Self2007TVThe Graham Norton Showas Self - Musical Guest2004TVStrictly Come Dancingas Self2003TVJimmy Kimmel Live!as Self - Musical Guest2001TVStar Academyas Self1999TVWWE Friday Night SmackDownas Lewis Capaldi1994TVMTV Europe Music Awardsas Self - Performer1992TVMorgenmagazinas Self1984TVMTV Video Music Awardsas Self1974TVAmerican Music Awardsas Self - Musical Guest1951TVSanremo Music Festivalas Self - Special Guest