Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Parents
Molly Drake
Education
Eagle House School, Fitzwilliam College, Marlborough College
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Νικόλαος)
Popularity
Tier A -- 73,405 Wikipedia views/month
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Year context
Born in 1948 -- State of Israel established; Berlin Blockade begins; Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1948 →
Zodiac
Year of the Rat, sign of Gemini
Filmography (2)
Biography
Nicholas Rodney Drake was an English singer-songwriter. An accomplished acoustic guitarist, Drake signed to Island Records at the age of twenty while still a student at the University of Cambridge. His debut album, Five Leaves Left, was released in 1969, and was followed by two more albums, Bryter Layter (1971) and Pink Moon (1972). While Drake did not reach a wide audience during his brief lifetime, his music found acclaim and he gradually received wider recognition following his death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Nick Drake was born on and passed away on at the age of 26.
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Nick Drake was born in Yangon.
What movies or shows has Nick Drake been in?
Nick Drake has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Romulus, My Father (2007), Hideous Kinky (1999).
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