Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Walton Hospital, United Kingdom
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Linda McCartney (1969-1998), Heather Mills (2002-2008), Nancy Shevell (2011)
Children
5 children: Benedict McCartney, Heather McCartney, James McCartney, Mary McCartney, Stella McCartney
Parents
Jim McCartney, Mary McCartney
Education
Liverpool Institute High School for Boys, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, West Kirby Grammar School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
Tier S -- 345,982 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 58 years (1966-2024)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Year context
Born in 1942 -- Battle of Midway; Manhattan Project begins; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (32)
TWST / Things We Said Today
Film
The Beatles: Get Back
TV Series
McCartney 3,2,1
TV Series
Rockshow
Director
Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed
Film
Palme
Film
George Harrison...
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Film
The Love We Make
Film
Vyprávěj
TV Series
Rare and Unseen: The Beatles
Film
AWARDS (2)
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Score
1971
WON
G
Grammy Awards
WON
Biography
Sir James Paul McCartney is an English musician. He gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he was the bassist and keyboardist, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile tenor vocal range and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre-rock and roll pop to classical, ballads and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon is the most successful in music history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paul McCartney?
Paul McCartney is 83 years old, born on .
Where was Paul McCartney born?
Paul McCartney was born in Walton Hospital.
What movies or shows has Paul McCartney been in?
Paul McCartney has 32 credits in our database. Notable titles include TWST / Things We Said Today (2025), The Beatles: Get Back (2021), McCartney 3,2,1 (2021), Rockshow (2013), Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed (2013).
Where can I find more information about Paul McCartney?
You can find more about Paul McCartney on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
